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My BP just swallowed a piece of bark (not too big), this is the first and last time i feed him in his cage. I always take him out, but this time he was strikng left and right, i couldn't get a hold of him !

what should i do ?

thanks for help !

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Hey,

I have had balls swallow bark in the past. If it was a small piece and your BP seems fine then I would not worry about it. If he/she swallowed a large enough piece that may have caused internal damage bring the snake to a vet. Chances are the animal will be fine. How old and what size is the snake. Also, how large was the bark?

ToddG
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1.1 Balls - Male het/albino, Female 66% het/albino
***Fingers crossed for next season!!!***

he's a year and 4 months old. The bark wasn't that big, but it just doesn't seem right that he has a piece of bark in him right now.

he's just over 2 feet in length.

don't know the weight.

thx

Yeah, he is an established snake and not a hatchling. I think he will be ok as long as the piece of bark was small. Keep a close eye on him the next few days and if it would make you feel better never hurts to bring him to the vet.

I think he's ok.

ToddG
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1.1 Balls - Male het/albino, Female 66% het/albino
***Fingers crossed for next season!!!***

Seems awefully small for an almost adult Male Ball Python. around 24 inches? They are around 15 inches when hatched right? I am not an expert so don't take my word as so. Just curious and wanting to learn as much as I can from everyone.

-Bill

that's an old pic .

If the bark was small it will just pass when he craps. Thats why I don't like bark and multch. I have always used aspen or pine. It's small enough if swallowed not to worry.