Feeding Accident

Ok, so yesterday I went to feed my ball python a F/T and I put him in his feeding cage which consist of just papertowls as substrate. When I got him out of his cage, unknowingly he had a peice of the hard substrate on his belly. When he constriced the mouse that substrate ended up in the right side of his mouth and he then wouldnt eat and had it stuck. So I called my dad up to hold me snake while I pulled this peice of substrate out. When I put him back in, he refused the meal. The thing im worryed about is that this bark was stuck for about 3 minutes leave the left side completly closed and the right side wide open. Should I just wait I while to feed and if that doesnt work, take him to the vet. Anything is welcome......
P.S. I know its my fault

What kind of substrate?

Reptibark

Just to be sure your snake is okay,take him for a visit to the vet.

Ok, ill probably be doing that. Any other advise is welcome

I had a similar incident happen. After my bp had swallowed his mouse a pc of bark got stuck in the back of his mouth/jaw kinda like a bit on a horse.
He couldn't fully shut or open his mouth. It was like this for about 3-4 mins as I tried to see if he could shake it before I tried.
He didn't and I had to hold him w/ the help of my son and take a pair of tweezers to pluck it out.
He was fine afterwords. I would say just check inside his mouth to see if there are any cuts/wounds and just keep an eye on him. I don't think you need to go to the vet if everything appears ok.

To open his mouth just take something long and slim like a top off a ballpoint pen and gently slide it back in his mouth and you should be able to get a good look.

if you have a seperate feeding cage you shouldnt use any substrate.imo a rubbermaid with some holes cut out would be the best bet

Ok, ill try taking a look in his mouth and then if anything come up, ill let you all know.

His first post says when he lifted out to put in the feed container that the bp had a pc of bark stuck to his belly. That's how it got in the container.

All the above having already been said, I'll just say that it won't hurt him a bit to wait until his next scheduled feeding (at least) before trying again. He'll be fine if he has to skip a meal or two.

I'll add my two cents here. I would have to agree with Jotay. Examine the mouth. I used a small rubber spatula. I had my husband help, and checked the mouth thoroughly.

I had a rodent stuck halfway in the mouth for 18 hours!! I saw him eating, and then he had disappeared into his hide (he was in shed), which was completely normal. Anyway long story short, I removed the mouse and examined the mouth. No redness. No cuts. I kept a very close eye on him, and went ahead and offered food the next week. I've had no problems since. THANK GOD!! :D

If you noticed any cuts or inflammed areas, then I would go to the vet. ;)

That trick with the rubber spatula is great Christie! We use it now if there's any need to check mouths, we have a few in various sizes and they work perfectly without damaging the snake at all.

I'd check the mouth well over the next week then if all looks well try a feeding. If there's any problems or you are concerned then the best bet is to always seek your vet's advice.

Ok, thanks everyone for the advise which is all great and thanks Jotay for clearing that up for me. Anyways, I havent had the chance to look in it yet since my dads been gone all day and my sister wont even look at a snake, so obviously not trying to get her to help hold him. But ill let you know whats up after my dad gets home.thanks again