BP soaking

[ballpythonluvr]

My BP is soaking in his water bowl. The humidity is at 55%. I don't think it is because he is going to shed, he just did that in April. I have checked him over for mites and I have not found any on him or in the water bowl. I just fed him last night. Could the prey item have been a little to large and is he trying to relieve pressure in his belly? He is an 08 male and he weighs in at 205.7 grams. I fed him a mouse that is about the same size as his girth. Should I be concerned? The temperatures in the enclosure are 92 on the warm side and 80 on the cool side. Thanks for any input that you may have.

[Ben Biscy]

sometimes they just like to lounge in the pool :p.

one of my males started this about 5 days ago, and is just chilling in the water. no mites, and i just fed him today.

imo, nothing to worry about.

[ChristinaP]

I agree. Jake does this a lot. I've checked him for mites, his humidity stays around 60% non-stop. I read some like to soak in the water.

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