I was just feeding my ball on the tongs and he missed and got literally a mouthfull of bedding (repti bark coconut husk), and I don't know if it is safe for him to swallow this or not and what I should do. Help!
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need immediate help urgent!
mitchbuff
Aug 17, 2008 11:58 PM
Replies (4)
amador7872
Aug 18, 2008 12:27 AM
good luck
mitchbuff
Aug 18, 2008 01:07 AM
ok that is good to know. I have been a snake keeper for several years and have never encountered this. Thanks a bunch.
exoticball
Aug 18, 2008 11:44 AM
You may want to consider feeding them in an empty container next time to avoid having this fear again.
matt
pitoon
Aug 18, 2008 04:22 PM
once their saliva gets it wet enough to clump together they'll either swallow it or open their mouth and rub it off.
that's one of the main reasons why i don't use the coco bark any more, lol i got tired of seeing my ball looking like they dip.
i just use plain ol newspaper, plus it's free.
Pitoon
