How long should I wait before I start handling?

**Aaron_S** · 01-29-15, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Marshallarts

As many of you know, my ball python Marshall regurgitated his mouse yesterday simply because it was too big. I have ruled out any other causes. I am just wondering when I should handle again? I would appreciate detailed responses if possible, thanks.

How did you rule this out? How long after eating the prey item did the snake regurge?

Kuamata · 01-29-15, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

How did you rule this out? How long after eating the prey item did the snake regurge?

Original thread said 2 days, but he also mentioned he held him after two days and he regurgitated afterwards. Not immediately, OP came back home to a regurg later on. Personally feel he didn't wait long enough before handling.

**Aaron_S** · 01-29-15, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuamata

Original thread said 2 days, but he also mentioned he held him after two days and he regurgitated afterwards. Not immediately, OP came back home to a regurg later on. Personally feel he didn't wait long enough before handling.

Thanks!

I have a feeling that may have been the case. A snake doesn't hold onto a meal for 2 days if it was too large of a meal.

However, I'd double check husbandry again to ensure proper heat for digestion.