eating bedding?!? help!

snakekid6996 · 05-13-12, 05:55 PM

I just pulled out my boa and he has a mouthful of cocofiber. Hes tryinh to spit it out but cant and his mouth cant close. Can anyone tell me how to get it out?!?

youngster · 05-13-12, 05:57 PM

tweezers? after you get it out get him on newspaper or paper towel.

snakekid6996 · 05-13-12, 06:05 PM

I brought him outside to let him cruse around in the yard for a few minutes to see if he will be able to spit some more out. i have twesers but id have to force his mouth open wide and hold him still.

Brently · 05-13-12, 07:01 PM

Try putting him in the bath tub and letting the water rinse out the substrate. Did you feed him on the coco fiber? I have heard of the scent from prey items staying on coco fiber and triggering a feeding response to that area. I use repti-bark for my baby boa. still holds humidity decently and aesthetically it looks good. That is my two cents hope it helps.

jaleely · 05-13-12, 07:14 PM

yup, in the bath. putt him in the water will make him open and close his mouth more, and when he does, it floats out!