Quote Originally Posted by AdrianAlexander View Post
Sitting upside down like that might indicate a neurological issue, but I fear the only times I've heard of a ball python lying upside down is gravid females and death. He looks very thin, likely underfed and I agree with the dehydration worry. Good on you for getting him in the tub, hopefully that helps. When you set him right-side up in your hands, does he move? Does he try to move back onto his back? Also, he definitely needs something bigger than a fuzzy of any kind. What is his set-up like? Is the UTH controlled? You said Petco, right? What were they feeding him beforehand? Get him to the vet ASAP, hopefully they can help...It's always a toss-up when you buy from a pet store.
Snakes scales are designed to be resistant to water and placing them in water does not hydrate the snake unless it is drinking the water, so why recommend the bath?