Swimming BP?

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I've used Orchid bark for many years and simply feed over a couple of pieces of card in the viv.

Sorry, could you clarify what you mean by "feed over a couple of pieces of card in the viv"? I'm not familiar with all the terminology.

So from the sounds of it, it may be possible we'll be getting our first ball python around the same time! How exciting! I may be getting mine either later this year or early next, so let's share our snake day together when the time comes!

Keep us posted!

Oh, for sure, I'd be more than happy to share pics and details when I get my snek. I'm planning on sometime in the next couple months. Gotta finish getting my room set up (my snake will be living in my bedroom and I'm in the middle of a big spring cleaning project...getting rid of a lot of junk and finally upgrading from my kept far too long twin bed to a queen XD). Then I gotta get my tank decisions all squared away and purchased and then I have to find a breeder; still don't know where I'm gonna get my snake from yet. XD

Hills dog food has been used as a substitute for carnivore care for tube feeding....but tube feeding at all is a last or second to last resort for situations like lizardlick's adopted significantly underweight bp that was losing a dangerous amount of additional weight while being treated for the underlying issue for the refusal to eat (RI). It's only meant to keep them going and strong enough to eat once the reason for the anorexia is resolved. The analysis of "can't eat" is very concerning to me. From your picture of him, your snake doesn't look sufficiently underweight to have to tube feed SE. Also a hydrated bp at appropriate temps shouldn't have an issue with ingesting a bit of coco fiber.. Are you sure you shouldn't get a new vet SE???

I'm sorry for derailing, I'm just concerned...

No need to feel guilty for derailing. We're all here to make sure we get the proper care for our beloved slinkies.



Any thoughts on shredded vs whole newspaper/paper towels?