She freaked out.. :/

[andrew123]

Tonight I put my 8 month old "Baby" ball in a PLENTY big tupperware container,
(one of the ones you store clothes in)-and i filled it with just enough water that it reached her back. I put her in to let her soak/bathe because her shed wasn't amazing a few days ago, and there were a few TINY pieces left.

i sat down and closed the top...for about 5 minutes everything was fine,
but then all of a sudden she literally starting freaking out jumping everywhere and hitting her head on the top as she made every effort to get out...

i quickly ran over and opened the container and took her out and peeled a few pieces off of her, and she just seemed a little hurt and scared :[

i thought snakes were okay bathing, but maybe not?

any help would be greatly appreciated,

thanks,
Andrew

[STORMS]

what was the temp of the water?

[andrew123]

I'm unsure of the exact temperature,
but it was lukewarmish...it wasn't hot or cold... :/

[Kaorte]

Did you not read the thread just made about a girl who's ball python drowned in a similair situation? Next time, try some damp paper towels or a damp wash cloth.

[ohyeahnow]

Did you not read the thread just made about a girl who's ball python drowned in a similair situation? Next time, try some damp paper towels or a damp wash cloth.

Agree or make a humid hide

[andrew123]

No i didn't read that thread.
the water wasn't high enough for her to drown though...
that's why i was a bit confused.

[andrew123]

Nevermind, I just read it.
that is way sad.
I won't be "soaking her" any time soon.
bad decision.
:[

[Kaorte]

Nevermind, I just read it.
that is way sad.
I won't be "soaking her" any time soon.
bad decision.
:[

We all make mistakes and they help us learn. In the future if you notice a stuck shed, just try damp paper towels instead of water. Much safer!
Try boosting your humidity in your enclosure so you can avoid it all together!

[andrew123]

Thank you,
I appreciate your support.
She is my first, my first baby, and I get scared so easily.

[Kaorte]

Thank you,
I appreciate your support.
She is my first, my first baby, and I get scared so easily.

Trust me, I know how it is. I check on my girls constantly and poke em to make sure they are still alive. XD I am so paranoid about my babies!