Wtf is wrong with you?!

[meowmeowkazoo]

So last night my spider ball python decided to take a long drink after eating a couple of soft furs. I switched off the light and went to bed.

When I woke up today, she was in the exact same position, with her head resting inside the water dish. I knew that she must be dead. I felt absolute shock and panic. She is supposed to be laying eggs for me this season, I've had her for three years without issues and then she dies for no reason?!

I went to open her tub, and she jolted awake and coiled back like I was just a complete jerk for startling her like that. WTF?

Has your ball python ever scared you into thinking it was dead? On a side note, WHY would a ball python sleep all stretched out with their FACE IN THEIR WATER DISH for HOURS?