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    Blood been soaking over 24 hours after feed?

    I got my young blood python to take his first f/t mouse yeaterday and ever since he has been soaking in his water bowl over 24 hours consistently not moving an inch. I was just wondering if this is normal behavior? I have his temps between 80-82 with a hotspot of 85 and 60ish% humidity.

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    I don't keep bloods- & have no experience with them (others who do will likely comment soon), but I'll just offer this thought: both digestion and shedding require extra hydration (water) from a snake's body to accomplish, so it's possible that he's feeling the need to soak because he's maybe going into (or already in) his next shed cycle. Snakes appear to "know" before we can see any evidence of shedding (such as their clouding up), & often refuse food at that time, but if they accept food, what you're seeing might be the result. How long have you had him? When was his last shed? I would trust your blood to know what he's doing & let him keep doing it.
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    Re: Blood been soaking over 24 hours after feed?

    They like to soak. It seems to depend on the individual a little bit, but I wouldn't worry too much. I keep all three common species of shortail/ blood pythons, they all soak from time to time. Sumatran shortails seem to do it the most in my collection.

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    Re: Blood been soaking over 24 hours after feed?

    Thank you for the responses I’ve had him for a Little over a week, not sure of his last shed but he took f/t after being fed live from what I assume is his whole life before I got him so I’m stoked about that. He’s my first python I’ve owned I’m used to colubrids he really does enjoy the soaking it just seemed like a really long time Lol wasn’t sure if that was a common occurrence

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    Re: Blood been soaking over 24 hours after feed?

    Quote Originally Posted by Shake_down94 View Post
    Thank you for the responses I’ve had him for a Little over a week, not sure of his last shed but he took f/t after being fed live from what I assume is his whole life before I got him so I’m stoked about that. He’s my first python I’ve owned I’m used to colubrids he really does enjoy the soaking it just seemed like a really long time Lol wasn’t sure if that was a common occurrence
    Cool...I'm mostly a colubrid-keeper these days too- good luck with your first 'blood'. I know it's a concern (potentially mites?) when some snakes soak, but I also know bloods like humidity & all. That's GREAT that he quickly took f/t! Sounds like you're off to a good start.
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    Re: Blood been soaking over 24 hours after feed?

    Thank you yeah it’s different for sure, I really hope it’s not mites that would be a royal pain I’ve never dealt with them before I really hope not! I haven’t seen any directly I do have my concerns though he came from a breeder but he a was at a local reptile specialty shop with the rest of his clutch mates that is held in pretty high regard locally.

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    Re: Blood been soaking over 24 hours after feed?

    I don’t see any mites in the water bowl either so fingers crossed on that

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    Re: Blood been soaking over 24 hours after feed?

    Quote Originally Posted by Shake_down94 View Post
    I don’t see any mites in the water bowl either so fingers crossed on that
    That's good- let's hope it's just that he likes to soak because he's a blood python (but honestly, I'd keep checking anyway for the next month, just in case). When he's not in the water, wipe him gently with a damp white cloth to see if you snag any mites. I've only dealt with mites on 2 snakes, both many years ago. Never hurts to be suspicious though, they spread so easily.
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    Re: Blood been soaking over 24 hours after feed?

    Thank you! I will try that in a day or 2 when he’s had time to simmer on his meal.

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    Re: Blood been soaking over 24 hours after feed?

    Congrats on your first Blood Python, I have 4 years of fun with my Blood Maxwell Smart, he came to me in great shape he was a baby is colors are bright and I fell in . Maxwell loves the water and boy can he make a mess splashing about. He has grown so much this last year I can Barely pick him up by myself he's a big boy and a clown .I believe I posted a picture awhile back if not I will take another picture tomorrow. The answer to your ? They love

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