Will I soak them?

[Bogertophis]

I done a lot of research before getting my snake and still constantly research now and what has come up about eating while in shed some people do some people don’t the breeders I know do offer while in shed and they take with no problems shedding at all I didn’t offer while they were in blue while they were in clear yes I have they were hunting for food in their tank for two days before I fed them and very active is this is mistake it very well could be yes but I’m spraying the tank twice a day maintaining humidity and checking them I’m still learning and so are people who have had pythons for years I have other snakes too but I’m new to ball pythons I worry a lot about my snakes all of the time and this is something that’s worrying me Thankyou for your advice


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Feeding snakes in shed isn't the "end of the world"- it's usually just going to slow down both processes, & your questions have mostly indicated your impatience. I really prefer to avoid problems.

Soaking snakes- if you must- will be far less stressful if you keep the water very shallow (about half the height of the snake's body) & never force the snake to swim, lukewarm in temperature*, & with something like a towel for traction at the bottom, as it's that loss of traction that especially freaks out many snakes.

*Another reason snakes may freak out from soaking is the water temperature- I'd suggest using a reliable thermometer to make sure the water is only low 80's- NOT relying on how it feels, because that's very inaccurate. Since we're about 98.6*, many get the water way too warm for the snake because it doesn't feel warm to us until it's over our body temperature. It's very "easy" to mistakenly try to soak a snake in water that's over 90*- way too hot for them. See?

Misting is just easier, safer, & less stress for the snake. That & providing humid hides.