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    where did that thread go?

    in relation to feeding/bedding.. i fed caution in his enclosure this last time and he ahd a big peice of aspen stuck in his mouth like a big toothpick, he did swallow it!!! i didnt want to try to take it out for fear he would
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    what should one do?!

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    Re: where did that thread go?

    I saw that thread, just didn't have any advice to give as I only use newspaper substrate. I probably would have tried to remove the stick myself, but I have no idea if that would be the right thing to do.

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    Re: where did that thread go?

    is he acting funny? like opening his jaws to realign them and what not.

    can you even see it?

    if not I wouldn't try to pry in his mouth.

    could cause more stress.

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    Re: where did that thread go?

    Shredded aspen tends to be pretty soft, relatively speaking. Even a piece that looks "toothpicky" will likely bend and fold easily. The snake's digestive system is created in such a way that it can break down and disolve hair, fur, feathers, bone, cartilege, etc. A little piece of aspen doesn't stand a chance in there.

    That being said...if I saw a snake in the process of swallowing a meal and a large piece of wood was caught along with the prey...I'd probably reach in and try to pull it out while the snake was still swallowing....but only with a very gentle tug to see if it would slide out. I wouldn't force anything. Once they've bitten and constricted the prey...they are usually in a sort of reflex-driven trance until the prey is swallowed and will not be bothered by a gentle intervention at that time.

    Hope that helps some. If you think the piece is still stuck in his mouth, then I'd recommend finding either a vet or an experienced snake keeper in your area to help fish it out.
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    Re: where did that thread go?

    after a little while he had everything down fine.. i was just wondering what to do next time, i was just very worried something horrible would happen to him

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    Re: where did that thread go?

    I had just fed Timber yesterday and he took down a piece or two of aspen shaving as well. They're not the toothpicky kind but when my girlfriend had noticed it for me, I just said it's okay because I had also remembered reading something along the lines of what Judy said so I really wasn't too worried, and I don't think you should be either unless he starts behaving strangly which probably won't happen.
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