Snake just regurgitated mouse from friday the 23

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Originally Posted by Shelby

I'd recommend skipping a week's feeding. Their stomach acids are very strong and when they regurgitate it can be hard on their throat.

If your snake regurges again.. take a stool sample to a reptile vet to be checked for parasites.

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He is only about 17'', is it okay to skip a meal?

Yeah he should have a hide on the warm side too.

Skipping a meal is no harm at all to a ball python.

As long as you don't just forget to ever feed him again.

Alright first thing tomorrow, I'll set up a hid on the warmer side. Its just kind of strange because last time I fed him he didn't have any problems. I hope he doesn't have any parasites

Might your temperatures be too low,slowing the digestive process?

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Originally Posted by dsirkle

Might your temperatures be too low,slowing the digestive process?

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Yeah thats what I figure it is. I just set up a hide on the warmer side of the tank that way he can choose. I didnt realize that they will choose a place to hid over whats healthy for their body.

When my very first snake re-gurged, he did test postive for internal parasites. Next time he defecates, put the fecal matter into a baggie and put it in the fridge, and the next day, drop it off at your vets to get a fecal test done.

It was just two oral doses of Panacur 2 weeks apart (and no feeding during that time) to treat the parasites that mine had. The vet administered the medication both times.

What device are you using to measure these temps?

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

What device are you using to measure these temps?

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KENO!
I'm from the 419 too ha!

Im using a digital thermometer with a probe for the hot side, and an ambient thermometer for the cooler side.

I took her to the vet today. No parasites no RI apparently shes just starting her shed and thats why she got rid of the left over food. Nothing to worry about.