Quote Originally Posted by Spoons View Post
Everything I've ever read says to keep the water no deeper than half of the thickest part of their body, so that's about how deep it was. I didn't see her head under at any time, she mostly poked around at the lid and wanted out.

I will have to buy a hair dryer. I'm a woman, but I still don't have one! I've always used just hot water. But then again, I've only ever been feeding a ball python with a healthy appetite, and now I'm also feeding a sick (and picky!) Sand boa and an underweight, dehydrated baby ball. Might be worth it!
If she didn't drink while in the bath, another way you can encourage her to drink is to gently dribble water over her head, like under gently running tap. (it mimics
rain, which snakes instinctively drink from)

I only use hot water to warm feeders too, but then again, I don't currently have any snakes that are that fussy. I agree- the tiny bit of extra hydration from soaking
prey items in warm water could only be a plus.