Water gushing isn't really all that abnormal. What it probably was is that it takes a while for the water to makes its way from mouth to stomach. If the water was on it's way down and then your snake wrapped around a rodent then the only place for the water to go was out. Retics are hogs for water by the way so in one drink half the bowl can be gone especially after feeding.



I agree with Jim in that belly heat is better for a digesting snake then a top heat. Given your training you should know the reasons why. But for any newbies who might read this I am going to go ahead and say it. Snakes MUST have heat to properly digest. 90o - 92o are the golden temps. Especially for a young snake. With a top heat temperatures will very but on a belly heat it's constant. Also top heat can sometimes really reduce and /or remove proper humidity. Belly heat is localized and doesn't do that to the entire enclosure. Belly heat really helps snakes snakes to fully digest. That is why you'll see wild reptiles often laying on a hot rock or pavement. Yes the sun or a lamp can provide heat but its not as consistent as belly heat.



No offense is meant by the way.

Good luck and thank you for taking the poor kid in.
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