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    Bathe question

    I was wondering how you guys bathe your ball pythons or what's the proper way to do it is?

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    Re: Bathe question

    Hi,

    To be honest I don't.

    I've never really seen the point.


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    There really is no need to unless you have shed problems or a messy situation (poo/blood/etc). I just fill a tupperware container about 1/2 to 1 inch deep, throw it in the microwave until my temp gun reads about 85 degrees, then soak them. If needed I add a little dawn dish soap, but I don't add it until after I put him/her in since they usually will drink the water once you place them in it.
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    Ok cool

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    Temp guns cannot accurately be used to measure water. The surface is too reflective and irregular the readings can bounce and or measure just the top surface. It is best to use a probed thermometer or any other submersible thermometer that is of the correct range. They really work best when pointed at brown kraft paper or something the same reflectance.

    The water depth should come 1/2 way up the sides of the snake and the temp 85 is spot on. Remember it cools off quickly it should be changes out at 80. I mix a bucket full add some cold then some hot and mix check and adjust I end up with tons but I can just keep topping off as the soaking container cools off.

    I have only soaked rescued snakes, I belong to an organization that gets reptiles from the shelters and animal services that have been impounded. They are often badly dehydrated and in poor shape. (stuck sheds and covered in poop, a mess. the newest was in a back entry in a box left behind after the owners moved away) They always get a bath upon arrival. I use a white basin it is easier to see mites or any insects against. Other than that and one constipated little girl I don't soak mine. Sometimes a wipe off with a snake cloth (face cloth marked for snakes I don't like forgetting and using the snake poopy cloth on my face...)

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    Re: Bathe question

    Quote Originally Posted by kitedemon View Post
    Temp guns cannot accurately be used to measure water. The surface is too reflective and irregular the readings can bounce and or measure just the top surface. It is best to use a probed thermometer or any other submersible thermometer that is of the correct range. They really work best when pointed at brown kraft paper or something the same reflectance.
    Taking that into consideration, I have soaked a paper towel or napkin first and point it at that. I should have clarified that I don't read it against the clear tupperware
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    Quote Originally Posted by kitedemon View Post
    Temp guns cannot accurately be used to measure water. The surface is too reflective and irregular the readings can bounce and or measure just the top surface. It is best to use a probed thermometer or any other submersible thermometer that is of the correct range. They really work best when pointed at brown kraft paper or something the same reflectance.

    The water depth should come 1/2 way up the sides of the snake and the temp 85 is spot on. Remember it cools off quickly it should be changes out at 80. I mix a bucket full add some cold then some hot and mix check and adjust I end up with tons but I can just keep topping off as the soaking container cools off.

    I have only soaked rescued snakes, I belong to an organization that gets reptiles from the shelters and animal services that have been impounded. They are often badly dehydrated and in poor shape. (stuck sheds and covered in poop, a mess. the newest was in a back entry in a box left behind after the owners moved away) They always get a bath upon arrival. I use a white basin it is easier to see mites or any insects against. Other than that and one constipated little girl I don't soak mine. Sometimes a wipe off with a snake cloth (face cloth marked for snakes I don't like forgetting and using the snake poopy cloth on my face...)
    Lol ya you dont want to do that

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