Tongue sticking out

Maybe some leftover egg residue?
I let my hatchlings slither around in a freshwater bath before transferring them to a temp incubator box to get the gunk and vermiculite off. After that I didn't notice any slow tongue responses or even the stickiness where the ends are stuck together.

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Originally Posted by Armiyana

Maybe some leftover egg residue?
I let my hatchlings slither around in a freshwater bath before transferring them to a temp incubator box to get the gunk and vermiculite off. After that I didn't notice any slow tongue responses or even the stickiness where the ends are stuck together.

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I've used very damp paper towels & a little misting of clean water -for the same reason- either way, I'm glad you reminded those new to breeding snakes just how sticky things can be for neonates & hatchlings. Babies just usually need some cleaning up.

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Sometimes after a reptile drinks water, they can drink a lot. Some of the water will drip out and have a stringy, ropy consistency. When they flick their tongues out the tines of the tongue can have a tendency to stick together. Also you may notice the water has a thickened consistency as it mixes with the natural secretions in the mouth and pharyngeal flora.