What should you do if BP vomits food that was too big?

[MuicyJelon]

No, I've seen regurges a week later. The problem is that since the prey item is so large it takes much longer to digest so it takes a while before you know you are 'safe'.
I would wait until he has pooped before considering it...I would also make sure he has not triggered another shed cycle due to the large meal--if so, you are waiting again for him to finish.
If he regurgitates a partially digested item and aspirates digestive juices/food into his lung--then yes it is a definite probability. You won't know for certain until you are well past the date of the regurgitation.

Keep enough snakes for long enough and you are bound to see a regurgitation every now and then. I've never had any issues with my ball python colony getting secondary infections.

He’s just finished shedding on Saturday. Is it even possible for them to finish one then go straight into another?

Hopefully none of this happens. As I’ve said I just wanted to know about it in case it did.




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[Bogertophis]

It's not only feeding that should wait (for his defecation) but also any handling. As already answered, you aren't safe from a regurge in any specific length of
time...gee, wouldn't that be convenient? It's unlikely that he'll go right into another shed so quickly but he could, & it won't really be that "fast" if it takes him
4 weeks before he's ready for more food. You'll just have to wait & see...this meal counts as more than one.

[MuicyJelon]

It's not only feeding that should wait (for his defecation) but also any handling. As already answered, you aren't safe from a regurge in any specific length of
time...gee, wouldn't that be convenient? It's unlikely that he'll go right into another shed so quickly but he could, & it won't really be that "fast" if it takes him
4 weeks before he's ready for more food. You'll just have to wait & see...this meal counts as more than one.

Don’t know what you mean wait for him to poo.
Do you mean because it’s bigger (obviously) it’ll take longer to break down and longer wait for him to defecate?

When he’s defecated I’d assume he’s not gonna regurge after that, am I right in saying that?

Panicking in case he does do it.


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[MuicyJelon]

Some of you’s said wait till he’s had a poo. What do you mean?


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[jmcrook]

Some of you’s said wait till he’s had a poo. What do you mean?


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Wait until it poops before feeding again after such a big meal


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[MuicyJelon]

I know some of you’s said don’t handle him for about 10 days. It’s been a week and I’m wanting to clean the viv out, surely he’ll be alright getting handled an put into a RUB. He hasn’t spewed up, hasn’t pooed but has had a big wizz (urate).


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[Craiga 01453]

I know some of you’s said don’t handle him for about 10 days. It’s been a week and I’m wanting to clean the viv out, surely he’ll be alright getting handled an put into a RUB. He hasn’t spewed up, hasn’t pooed but has had a big wizz (urate).


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Yes, you can move him. I just wouldn't handle for an extended handling session.

[MuicyJelon]

Yes, you can move him. I just wouldn't handle for an extended handling session.

Apart handling whilst moving him for cleaning, to be safe how long do you reckon till I should wait to get him out for longer?


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[Craiga 01453]

Apart handling whilst moving him for cleaning, to be safe how long do you reckon till I should wait to get him out for longer?


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At this point, I'd be highly surprised to see a regurge or vomit. I feel very confident you're in the clear at this point. Buuuuut, I personally would play it safe and give it another few days. If I were able to see the animals mannerisms and such I might say you're fine now, but my best judgement says a few more days won't hurt.

[MuicyJelon]

At this point, I'd be highly surprised to see a regurge or vomit. I feel very confident you're in the clear at this point. Buuuuut, I personally would play it safe and give it another few days. If I were able to see the animals mannerisms and such I might say you're fine now, but my best judgement says a few more days won't hurt.

Thanks. Only thing I’ve noticed is he wants more food (but smaller) if that’s what you mean by mannerisms.


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