Dehydrated ball python update.

**Lady mkrj58** · 02-19-2016, 12:23 AM

You did a great job thank you for saving his life. And I think he's gonna be spoiled..

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**Zincubus** · 02-19-2016, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by Lady mkrj58

You did a great job thank you for saving his life. And I think he's gonna be spoiled..

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A lot of credit should also go to FireStorm who was the first and only one who recognised that the snake was dehydrated due to overheating and also suggested soaking the snake for 15 minutes - both points saved the little guys life I'd say . Sadly FireStorm doesn't seem to post in here these days .

Here's their post .

Looking at your other thread, I'm more and more convinced that dehydration is part, if not most, of your problem. If you are using that stick on dial to measure temps, and that is reading 90F, your tank is probably too hot, especially given that you have two lamps and a UTH running. The dial is a few inches above the substrate, not on the substrate where the snake actually is. So, I would recommend getting either a thermometer with a probe or a temp gun ASAP. I would also suggest a soak in lukewarm (80-85F) water. I'd put water in a shoebox tub so that it comes about halfway up the snake's side (you don't want him to have to swim). Put him in the shoebox, and leave him for about 15-20min.

**Lady mkrj58** · 02-19-2016, 07:30 AM

By all means Thanks to Firestorm also.

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**PitOnTheProwl** · 02-19-2016, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by TrussstInMeee1394

Congrats! He's a beauty! On a side note, where did you get that center climb???

OP hasn't been here since 02-02-2014 02:24

**wolfy-hound** · 02-19-2016, 07:36 PM

Thank you so much for posting an update.

**DellaF** · 02-19-2016, 08:35 PM

So happy he's doing better. Thanks for the update.

**PitOnTheProwl** · 02-19-2016, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by wolfy-hound

Thank you so much for posting an update.

Originally Posted by DellaF

So happy he's doing better. Thanks for the update.

What are yall seeing that I am not????
This post is from 2014

**DellaF** · 02-19-2016, 08:48 PM

Lol! I think I've had to much Coconut Rum.

**Lady mkrj58** · 02-21-2016, 04:21 AM

Lol this is to funny Im going to drink a Shot of Fireball to celebrate. ...

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**oculus_ignigena** · 03-11-2016, 04:22 PM

cinnamon tequilla~

that should be a morph name honestly

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