What do you do if your snake has a substrate in its mouth?

Feed in his cage. If the substrate is in his mouth simply hold him and pull it out.

What happens if a ball python eats substrate?

It’ll be fine… snakes swallow their “substrate” in the wild all the time and there’s still plenty of them around. And if you’re worried about your snake swallowing more, you can just put a piece of card board down over the substrate when you feed her/him.

What substrate is toxic to ball pythons?

There are also bad substrate (bedding) options that you must avoid using for your ball python. These substrates are either toxic or can cause health issues in your ball python. Bad substrate options for ball pythons are: Cedar shavings or chips – toxic.

Why is my ball python digging in substrate?

While snakes like to hide, especially during the day if they’re nocturnal, a snake burying itself in its substrate could be a sign that their enclosures or hides are too small. Wild snakes spend much of their time curled up under rocks or in holes. You can buy hides that look like rocks, dirt, or grass.

Why does my snake open its mouth after eating?

However, after eating a meal, you may see your snake with its mouth open because it’s realigning its lower jaw to a more comfortable placement. Snakes also yawn after eating a meal if they have taken in too much air, so the yawn is essentially a snake’s way of burping.

Can snakes digest wood?

So long as your husbandry is on point, he should be fine. Their digestive systems break down bones and other organic matter. They ingest dirt all the time from prey items in the wild – a few wood chips aren’t going to hurt him.

How long does snake substrate last?

Spot clean your chosen reptile substrate every day, and replace it every 1-2 months or more often if necessary. Reptile Bark is a good substrate choice for Ball Pythons. Temperatures for Ball Pythons are quite easy to maintain with a heating pad.

Is it bad for snakes to eat bedding?

It is okay to use pine bedding for snakes. It is okay to feed live food to snakes.

How often replace ball python substrate?

every 1-2 months
Ball Pythons typically go to the bathroom only 1-2 times a week, so spot cleaning frequently is easy. Change the substrate completely every 1-2 months, or more often if needed.

How deep should ball python substrate be?

2.5-3″
We recommend a substrate layer of 2.5-3″ in depth. Provide moistened New Zealand Sphagnum Moss in a Repti Shelter to create a humidity chamber. This chamber will help your snake shed it’s skin as it grows.

How do I know when my snake is dying?

Changes in normal behaviors, such as loss of appetite, isolative behaviors, and discoloration along their underside, are all symptoms that merit a trip to your vet. Lethargy, limpness, and hazy eyes also indicate that your snake has a problem and could be dying.

Do ball pythons like to dig?

From a ball python website. “Ball pythons love to burrow, and are usually found curled up tight, hiding away.”

Is paper substrate good for ball pythons?

The benefit to paper substrates is that it is easy to monitor your ball python’s health. You can immediately tell if the substrate is damp or has waste on it. It is also relatively easy to replace paper bedding. However, paper substrate does not provide as much enrichment for ball pythons.

Do ball pythons like to bury themselves?

Ball pythons may not be burrowing snakes, but they often do like to bury themselves in their bedding in captivity. These snakes also need a good, absorbent substrate to keep humidity levels up. Aspen bedding, coconut husk, and cypress mulch are all good substrates for ball pythons.

When should I Change my ball python’s bedding?

Consequently, it’s best to change your Ball Python’s bedding every 1-2 months. Also, you should check the cage daily, sift through the chips, and remove any feces or clumped together substrate. It’s important to note that when you do change out the substrate for your Ball Python, you should also disinfect the inside of the terrarium.

How to set up an enclosure for a ball python?

As you set up an enclosure, you need to choose the best substrate for your ball python. Ball pythons may not be burrowing snakes, but they often do like to bury themselves in their bedding in captivity. These snakes also need a good, absorbent substrate to keep humidity levels up.