Carpet Python Fell

[akjadlnfkjfdkladf]

Hi all

I had a carpet python out on my bed today and I was fixing up his enclosure. He slipped off the bed, fell about 2 feet, and hit the hardwood floor pretty hard. I'm very worried because he at two days ago. Normally i wouldn't handle him after two days but I wanted to clean out and fix up his enclosure, so I just figured I'd put him on the bed for a little while. He seemed okay when I picked him up off the floor, he was just a bit flighty and rattled.

I'm extremely upset and I wanted your thoughts on weather or not I should worry about this.

Thanks

[The Serpent Merchant]

Without actually seeing him it is hard to say but my guess would be that he's ok.

[akjadlnfkjfdkladf]

He looked fine and I felt him up and down, nothing seemed wrong.

[The Serpent Merchant]

I've had one of my Bp's fall off the bed (onto carpet) and nothing ever came of that. I'm sure if a snake hit the ground the right (or wrong) way there could be issues, but I would guess that it is more rare.

[Lolo76]

Probably nothing to worry about, judging by the number of times my snakes have fallen & survived... ball pythons in particular are rather clumsy, and NO snakes seem to have any sense of gravity! I live in a place with carpeting now, but even when I had hardwoods nobody ever fell & got hurt. Not to imply my snakes are constantly tumbling down, but it does happen from time to time when you've got nearly 30 of them.

Anyway, I would just keep an eye on him for a few days - and make sure there's no obvious trauma or major change in behavior/activity.

[Cameron Lamb Exotics]

Since carpets are mainly arboreal I would assume a short fall would not have much of an affect no him. Should have nothing to worry about.

[akjadlnfkjfdkladf]

thanks everyone.

I'll keep an eye on his behavior, but if he eats for me next week I'll figure he's probably okay.

[Mike41793]

How old is he? Id be a little more worried if he was a baby but if hes a juvie or adult i wouldnt worry about it.

[akjadlnfkjfdkladf]

How old is he? Id be a little more worried if he was a baby but if hes a juvie or adult i wouldnt worry about it.

he will be 2 years old in june.

[Ohlacey]

My BRB seems to enjoy the prospect of skydiving - and has hit the wood floor once. I was super concerned, but nothing ever came out of it. Your boy should be fine. Just watch him.