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    Bathing

    Do you guys give your ball pythons baths. And if so how often?


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    Re: Bathing

    only if they've managed to get poop all over them! or if there's some stuck shed i need to help remove.

    bathing a snake is not necessary for a healthy animal, and can actually create a really stressful situation for them.

    i think i've only ever bathed two of my snakes, and it was due to the situations i mentioned above.
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    Why would you?

    There is no benefit to it, it only causes stress which combined to other things could lead to health issues.

    If your BP is dirty just use a wash cloth.

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    Re: Bathing

    Makes sense. That’s what I figured. I was just reading something that was saying they really enjoy a nice warm soak. And I was thinking it may be wrong.


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    Re: Bathing

    Yes... I regulary wash my balls...

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    Re: Bathing

    Quote Originally Posted by Valyrian View Post
    Yes... I regulary wash my balls...

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    Yeah , your neighbour was telling me that the other day ..




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    Re: Bathing

    Quote Originally Posted by Valyrian View Post
    Yes... I regulary wash my balls...

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    Yes as I do lol.


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    Re: Bathing

    Quote Originally Posted by Newbie39 View Post
    Makes sense. That’s what I figured. I was just reading something that was saying they really enjoy a nice warm soak. And I was thinking it may be wrong.
    your username is Newbie but your instincts are pro.
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    Re: Bathing

    Not changing name now. Lol.


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    Re: Bathing

    Quote Originally Posted by Valyrian View Post
    Yes... I regulary wash my balls...

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    Wait....your supposed to ?......
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