Washing my South West Carpet Python.

[beerbelly84]

Hello all!!

Was just wondering the best way for me to wash my SWCP, and my Stimsons for that matter too?

They are messy eaters, and tend to get over zealous when it comes to squeezing their mice.......

Any help would be great!! Thanks in advance.

 

[Tobe404]

I think you're probably leaving the Mice in hot water for too long or at too high a temperature if things are getting messy.
The only time that kind of thing has happened to me is when I had to use boiling water to heat up the food items, as there was no hot water and I'd obviously left them in the boiling water for too liong.
Besides, if the mess was bothering them that much I'm sure they'd take a dip or two in their water bowls.
But if you're really that worried I'd just soak them in warm water for a while.

 

[beerbelly84]

I had thought of that, and did wonder if it may be the cause of their messyness, and I'll try to fix that next time round!

But what about washing in general? Can it be done??

 

[Tobe404]

Like I said in my other post - warm water should do the trick. Make sure it's not too warm though.

 

[beerbelly84]

Oh!! In thought you meant the mice!! Cheers!!

 

[Elapidae1]

Warm water and a flannel.
Just let the snake pull through it in your hand.