How long can a bp breathe underwater? +2nd Question

[Albert Clark]

Well as you seem to know your stuff ..... are the people above correct in saying that snakes have their natural oils washed from their skin when they soak ??? Just wondering .... as many snakes chose to soak in viva and in the wild as I understand .

Well thank you but alot of my knowledge came from the mods here and other members who know more than I do. But yes they are correct in saying that. And it's why everyone here wants you to troubleshoot your husbandry as it relates to humidity percentages. That is the real way to avoid shedding issues in your animals. Try purchasing some 100% cypress mulch as your main substrate and you will see this problem go away. You can use the 100% cypress mulch in your reptiles hide to start. Also, ball pythons are mainly terrestrial and don't really remain in water for extended periods. They don't even drink that much water really. They love inhabiting termite mounds in the wild and are really at home on land and in the dark.