Soaking in Water Dish?

[Kaorte]

Guys, we see this question over and over again, and the truth is that when a ball python soaks in its water bowl, it's usually not mites or a sign of anything being wrong.

Yes, you should check to make sure, but that shouldn't be the first thing that springs to mind. The snake is probably just going into a shed cycle. Some ball pythons like to soak, some don't. Raise the humidity, it should be at 60% at all times anyhow, and don't worry about it. Make sure not to fill the bowl really full, or he'll make a mess.

I have to disagree. When this question is asked it is generally a case of mites.

I have never heard of/seen a ball python soak before a shed cycle. In fact, soaking before a shed has been proven to actually make the shed go bad.