accidentally stick in your Python into hot of water

I accidentally put my 5 month old male ball python into a tub of hot water that was too, it sent him into shock.his mouth came wide open and his tongue hang out the side of his and after he came out of shock he acted normal besides now I can touch his eyes and head without him jerkin his head away and his tongue is still hanging out of his mouth. Cause anyone tell me what wrong with him and what I can do for it and him,thanks and appreciate it

How hot?
How does that even happen??

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Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl

How hot?
How does that even happen??

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Seriously...

I had both my BP in my hand and just set them in slowly.they swam for a few mins than rolled up.the female recovered good the male didn't.any tips on how to help him?

Probably 110 to120

why did you put them in in the first place? they are not aquatic snakes. to be honest the best tip i can come up with is a trip to the vet

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Originally Posted by ajmreptiles

why did you put them in in the first place? they are not aquatic snakes. to be honest the best tip i can come up with is a trip to the vet

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Originally Posted by Ga boy 86

Probably 110 to120

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You're lucky they're not dead. Well, the damage is done now, either he'll recover or he won't. Don't do that again, snakes do not need a bath.

I'm still thinking about this... It just really bothers me. I'm still very new to BP's and snakes in general, but this is just so hard for me to grasp. I have so many "why"'s running through my head. I am so careful with my snake, and all my pets for that matter... I just don't see how this could happen.

Maybe it's the parent in me, but I just don't think you're ready to care for a pet like this.

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Originally Posted by Ga boy 86

I accidentally put my 5 month old male ball python into a tub of hot water that was too, it sent him into shock.his mouth came wide open and his tongue hang out the side of his and after he came out of shock he acted normal besides now I can touch his eyes and head without him jerkin his head away and his tongue is still hanging out of his mouth. Cause anyone tell me what wrong with him and what I can do for it and him,thanks and appreciate it

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Take him to a vet instead of posting on the internet. At best he's got bad burns and neurological damage. At worst he'll be dead soon if he isn't already.

Get that poor baby to the vet now! How in the world could you not have taken the temperature of that water before you put your poor snakes in it??? There is NEVER any reason to not at least test the temperature of the water before putting an animal in it!!!

Jesus h..... Well best case you now have a snake thats just like me... massive nervous system problems...

Im not here to flame you, probably freaked out bad enough. Is he still alert? Moving well? They are correct VET ASAP!

Oh man!! Hit a vet now! Take both of them in immediately not just the male! There are very few reasons to need to put your animals in water but if there is a need you need to ALWAYS test the water temp. Please get these animals some help ASAP and then come back to ask how to properly take care of them please.

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Originally Posted by Ga boy 86

I accidentally put my 5 month old male ball python into a tub of hot water that was too, it sent him into shock.his mouth came wide open and his tongue hang out the side of his and after he came out of shock he acted normal besides now I can touch his eyes and head without him jerkin his head away and his tongue is still hanging out of his mouth. Cause anyone tell me what wrong with him and what I can do for it and him,thanks and appreciate it

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Really???? How do you "accidentally" place an animal in hot water?? Sounds to me like the poor snake is severely injured and will be lucky to survive because of your carelessness. :mad::rage:

Your husbandry skills are as off as your grammar. Take those poor snakes to the vet. Why are you giving snakes hot baths anyways. If it was an accident that's one thing but there's no reason for a snake and need a bath anyways especially in hot water or warm water that is 120 degrees.

u gotta remember that BP's/snakes are cold blooded animals. they are more sensitive to temps than us humans and other warm bloods. dropping them into 120degree water is like boiling water to them. please read up on the care of these animals.

(and yes, i agree with everyone - WTF?!)

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Originally Posted by Ga boy 86

Probably 110 to120

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I sure hope you're not just trolling the members here. :\

How in the world do you accidentally put anything in hot water? Snakes don't even need baths, unless they have stuck sheds or are covered in poop. You don't need to put them in ANY water, cold or hot or temperate.

Let's hope your Lokey isn't half dead.

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Originally Posted by redshepherd

I sure hope you're not just trolling the members here. :\

How in the world do you accidentally put anything in hot water? Snakes don't even need baths, unless they have stuck sheds or are covered in poop. You don't need to put them in ANY water, cold or hot or temperate.

Let's hope your Lokey isn't half dead.

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I hate to say this but for any snakes sake I hope he is a troll. This is highly irresponsible and illogical. Also why would he be trying to bath his snakes at 2am. And then he makes a post about his snakes names after 6am? By that time, not that i would have made such a mistake, i would have been at a vet having gotten them in the office early with an emergency call! Please be a troll or seriously be looking for help and a get started on a major overhaul of your animal husbandry as a whole. :upset:

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Originally Posted by ItsAllNew2Me!

I hate to say this but for any snakes sake I hope he is a troll. This is highly irresponsible and illogical. Also why would he be trying to bath his snakes at 2am. And then he makes a post about his snakes names after 6am? By that time, not that i would have made such a mistake, i would have been at a vet having gotten them in the office early with an emergency call! Please be a troll or seriously be looking for help and a get started on a major overhaul of your animal husbandry as a whole. :upset:

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Wait, that is true. I hope he IS trolling.

That's kind of like catching your girlfriend cheating on you and her excuse is she tripped and fell on his ...

Yea I am just made a mistake no one is perfect

Yes he still alert and moving drinking.I'm feed him tomorrow

This is his wife first off it is ok to give a snake a bath ... it helps with their shedding. This is not my first snake it is however his first. This isnt the first bath we have given but the is the first time this has happened. Accidents do happen.

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Originally Posted by Ga boy 86

Yes he still alert and moving drinking.I'm feed him tomorrow

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Do not feed him tomorrow leave him alone for a week and see how it goes by than.

I'll try that and thanks.this is my first BP and he my baby,I keep praying that he makes it through this.could you tell me what might have happen to his tongue

Wait you didn't check if it was right.did you saw steam coming from the water ?

I'm in awe of this stupidity. Do you brush their teeth too?

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Originally Posted by Ga boy 86

This is his wife first off it is ok to give a snake a bath ... it helps with their shedding. This is not my first snake it is however his first. This isnt the first bath we have given but the is the first time this has happened. Accidents do happen.

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It does not help with their shedding. It can help with stuck shed after the fact but bathing before a shed will remove natural oils in the snakes skin.

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And how do you fail to see the tempt just put your hand in it and change it

Wait I'm confuse so the wife say this is not my first snake and he's starting to own one.didnt he learn anything from his wife.also you should alway know how the water should be for all type of animal make sure it not cold nor hot

I have given my snake a bath since I got him and it does help with his shedding . For all you rude critizing people liking you've never made a mistake get your options to yourself if you have advise and would like to share you're appreciated.

Bathing does NOT help with shedding. As stated it only helps in removing stuck shed. Bathing before a shed removes essential oils from the scales and does not aid the snake at all in shedding. Do not bathe your snake.

What might be common sense to many may not be to someone keeping their first snake. The original poster knows they messed up or they wouldn't be here asking questions. It's a tough way to learn, and especially sad for the snakes, but drilling the guy isn't going to change anything - unless the goal is to make him feel worse than he already does. Let's try to stick to asking reasonable questions and offering helpful advice.

As for soaking, it only really helps in the event of a bad shed and there are better alternatives. The stress alone makes it a poor substitute to proper humidity in your enclosure. If you're unable to provide this, you can opt for humid hides - just throw some damp sphagnum moss in the hides when your snake is coming into a shed cycle. It's often better, for the overall health of your serpent, to get your parameters dialed right in the first place though.

vet trip is in order. dont bath your snakes anymore .

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Originally Posted by Ga boy 86

I have given my snake a bath since I got him and it does help with his shedding . For all you rude critizing people liking you've never made a mistake get your options to yourself if you have advise and would like to share you're appreciated.

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Regular bathing of a snake does help. It helps wash away all the natural oils they produce to help them shed. It also helps stress them out too. Ironically if you bathe them regularly you would never notice the bad shed caused by all the bathing. :rofl::rofl::rofl:
All you are left with is a stressed snake.
As far as making a mistake that could kill one of my animals?? Nope.
Minor husbandry issued? Yeah, we all do.

If you are monitoring your humidity (and adjusting as necessary) then your sheds should be fine. My boa just shed, over the weekend, and he still had two minor patches of skin left on him (I thought that I was spot on with everything!). My daughter and I got him out and gave him a light massage with a warm, wet towel and all was well (he seemed to like the attention). I could never imagine dropping/putting my snakes in hot water. Stresses me to think of it and we do make mistakes - sometimes the snakes don't help out, do they ever stay still? We're all guilty of inattention, at one time or another. I was lighting our barbecue, years ago (using a fireplace match as the lighter no longer worked) and had just blown it out when my young son grabbed it from me. The hot piece broke off and landed on his face, near his eye but no damage other than a small blister and a sore child. Just a split second of inattention and I paid for it.

People with common sense should alway make sure the water is fine.

Hmm.. Let's see what happened.Your ectotherm buddy exposed above his lethal temperature (108F). The body temperature affects biochemical and physiological processes in the snake. That temperature over the thermal tolerance which causes neurological issues and in extended time period, the death of the animal. Sounds like you stopped the hot bath process before the death, but the rest already done. Highly possible that your snake will be never like before.

(And of course agree with everyone, no bath, no need, watch out next time, etc...)

Any updates? How's the little guy doing?

Is this real life??!

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Originally Posted by Mstuppiello921

Is this real life??!

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That wasn't necessary. The guy screwed up and understands that. Doesn't need every person on the forum to have an outburst.

If you don't have anything constructive to post, don't post anything at all.



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Im not having an outburst at all...maybe you should look at some of the other posts...and quite frankly I don't know who you think you are but this is a public forum and Im entitled to post my thoughts. Not every post needs to be constructive, a post can be an opinion or a story or just a picture. I did not curse at him or use foul language or trash his whole life.....I merely asked a question if this was real life because it seems like such an outrages mistake to happen in the first place that it doesn't seem it would actually happen. I find it unbelievable you singled me out against someone who nearly killed an animal. A mistake is, my humidity is wrong not dropping a snake in 120 degree water. Have you ever felt 120 degree water?? Unless he just dropped the snake in the sink, he should have felt the water as he place him in and knew right away it was too hot. Im sorry but check yourself.

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I merely asked a question if this was real life because it seems like such an outrages mistake .

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It happened so get over it.

The guy is posting so he can get some help and you literally had nothing to add to the post. Just wanted your chance to kick a dead horse.

Some people have real problems and shouldn't be afraid to post on here fearing a lynch mob because they're asking for advice.

Learn to treat people with respect.

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Originally Posted by Mstuppiello921

Im not having an outburst at all...maybe you should look at some of the other posts...and quite frankly I don't know who you think you are but this is a public forum and Im entitled to post my thoughts. Not every post needs to be constructive, a post can be an opinion or a story or just a picture. I did not curse at him or use foul language or trash his whole life.....I merely asked a question if this was real life because it seems like such an outrages mistake to happen in the first place that it doesn't seem it would actually happen. I find it unbelievable you singled me out against someone who nearly killed an animal. A mistake is, my humidity is wrong not dropping a snake in 120 degree water. Have you ever felt 120 degree water?? Unless he just dropped the snake in the sink, he should have felt the water as he place him in and knew right away it was too hot. Im sorry but check yourself.

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People kill snakes every day on purpose with pleasure and pure cruelty. What happened here, it was a heavy and stupid mistake, but still just a mistake. Maybe he didn't know the maximum temperature what ball pythons tolerate? Probably. It was his fault? Yes. Does he learn that for his life? Yes. He ended with an (or two..) injured snake(s) and came here to ask help, because he realized what he did.

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Originally Posted by Mstuppiello921

Is this real life??!

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That wasn't necessary. The guy screwed up and understands that. Doesn't need every person on the forum to have an outburst.

If you don't have anything constructive to post, don't post anything at all.

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While I agree that there is no call for people to keep piling on any person who just made a mistake, I've got to admit that accidentally dropping not one but two snakes into scalding hot water is so far beyond the pale that I also have questions on whether or not this is truly a horrible mistake or if it's a troll.

In ANY case, I see very little value in continuing to beat this particular dead horse, so let this serve as a general warning to cool it with the vitriolic comments or this thread will be locked.

I will bathe my snakes if they slither over a fresh turd. A quick rinse under lukewarm water to get the doodoo off, and then right back into their cage. They don't need to soak in water. They have a tub in their cage large enough to soak if they want to themselves.

He's doing better.. thank you for asking..

Maybe you should check yourself no one ever said it was 120 degree water. My husband made a mistake and he knows he doesn't need to keep being reminded.

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Originally Posted by Ga boy 86

Probably 110 to120

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... You were saying?

That was a typo .. because you can't edit on here as far as I know..