Should I get x-rays or something?

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But I'm wonder how if she went into the water bowl she flopped out of the cage. BP's can't exactly jump....The only way I can see her flying out is if you were still holding on and flung her.

The water bowl is right next to the door of the cage for easy removal and replacement. It's an AP cage with sliding glass. She was half out of the cage when I was trying to grip her, and so only about a third of her made it into the cage. Absolutely this was my fault, though, as I was as freaked out when she shot off and totally butterfingered it. Basically, only the front of her made it into the water bowl and the rest shot out of my hand, slapped into the side of the cage, and flopped onto the floor.

Lol you sure that's a ball python? Sounds like a big angry garter snake to me... even flighty ones usual just try to bite, I've never seen one that's been trying to slither away.

I wouldn't worry too much about the drop. If you feel her and don't feel gaps along her sides then she's probably fine. Snakes are pretty well-built..

I'll keep an eye on her motion and give her a feel up. Normally I wouldn't handle her today as tomorrow is a feeding day.

I too would check for normal motion. Breaks often show, they have crazy good muscle control.

You need to be calm when handling. Give her a week or so to adjust to the move and new surroundings. I'd start by not trying to pick her up but just touching her back ( they protect the head and reproductive organs in the tail) then when you both are cool pick her up and sit down and let her do what she wants just prevent her escaping. After some time doing that then pick her up, you will have become used to handling and hopefully she will be calmer.


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This is absolutely my problem. I'm so damn nervous about it that I make mistakes like this. And it's tough to get them out of their hides (which is stressful for them and me, as I don't want to reach my hand into a hole with teeth, and they don't want to be disturbed). I'm sure I'll calm down when I'm more used to this, but I guess the value of the snakes freaks me out more than the bite even. Half the time my hands are almost shaking. So clearly I'm the one who needs acclimation.

THANK YOU EVERYBODY FOR THE RESPONSES. I felt like the biggest dingus on earth when I dropped her.