What happens if a BP tries to breathe underwater?

[Momokahn]

I was soaking Athena in the bath tub in shallow water. Everything was going fine until she went into the slightly deeper end (about 1' - 1 1/2' inches deep) and put her head underwater and then bubbles appeared at her nose. She then seemed uncomfortable and I quickly got her out of the water and put her back in her cage. It's like the second time I've soaked her thoughout the time I've had her.

Do you think she tried to breathe underwater because she didn't know? If not and she was just expelling air, then tell me anyways what could happen if they inhale water. Could it result in an RI or lung damage that I should be aware of.

It is your choice to soak your snake. Mine have taken baths for years. Not often but yes I do. In the summer when I have them outside in the privacy of my back yard they will climb into their wading pool sometimes for a swim all themselves. They like it even though they are in the shade. Blowing bubbles? Don't sweat it. I've seen snake bubbles a lot during my snakes swimming adventures. BP's aren't China Dolls even though the internet would like to claim otherwise. Doubt if your snake sucked any water in. If it did, which I highly doubt it, it will be fine. Have my snakes ever encountered an RI? No they haven't. Scale rot? No scale rot either. Relax and enjoy your pet. Take care.