Hi..
In my experience Royals rarely if ever soak but I've tad I'd occasions when they have but SADLY the reason was they had the dreaded MITES !!!
Hopefully yours hasn't but it's worth bearing in mind .
I'd tip the bowl out through some white kitchen roll to see if it catches any black specks ( mites possibly)
Also wipe the snake down well with some damp wipe kitchen paper and again check for black specs .
If you find any , crush with your fingernail or a knife edge and see if they're filled with blood .
Good luck !
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