Ball Python Smelly After Eating

[Zincubus]

I recently got a ball python who is amazing. She eats well and is very sweet. I haven’t had a problem feeding so far and I usually take her out of her enclosure to feed. She’s put into a plastic tub. She goes in smelling fine but when she’s done I take her out and I’m hit with a very smelly smell. I don’t believe it’s the mice because I don’t really smell them when I thaw them besides the usual rodent scent. Her home enclosure doesn’t have an odor at all. I’m wondering if she’s possibly releasing her musk because she’s feeling vulnerable when she eats? If that’s a possible reason is there anyway I can make her more comfortable while eating? I do put the top of the bin, it’s not on securely so she can breath if that’s a factor.

Some snakes urinate and/or have a bowel movement when they’re nervous or put in strange tubs ..
I’m wondering if you’re simply smelling urine !??

Just a possibility


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