what do i do

[GhamMagsBaird89]

I was cleaning out the cage and she struck out at me and got a mouth full of coirpeat, and all she wants to do is strike with that in her mouth.

What do i do to remove the stuff or do i leave it. will she be okay?

 

[Cold-B-Hearts]

how old? species?

 

[GhamMagsBaird89]

how old? species?

hatchie 7-8mnth oldf b&g

 

[Pythoninfinite]

She'll be fine - the snake should be able to get it out of its mouth, and swallowing a small amount won't do any harm - it'll just pass through. Coir peat isn't a good medium though - paper towel or newspaper is the best for small snakes, and this won't happen.

Jamie

 

[Cold-B-Hearts]

i wouldnt bother trying to get it out. id just offer a rat

 

[GhamMagsBaird89]

yea i wanted somethiong natural and posted wiether its ok for her but am going back to newspaper as soon as shes settled enough for me to get her out and clean it all down properly

 

[Pythoninfinite]

i wouldnt bother trying to get it out. id just offer a rat

Good idea from Liamb - chowing down on a food item will get it all sorted, and the little that's swallowed won't be a problem. Snakes must do this from time-to-time in the wild without harm.

Jamie

 

[GhamMagsBaird89]

dunno if she will take another rat she only had one last night

 

[Cold-B-Hearts]

dunno if she will take another rat she only had one last night

opportunistic feeders. most snakes will except a rat right after they have finished swallowing one.