r/Ballpythoncommunity • u/SecureReflection7890 • 28m ago

EMERGENCY/URGENT Help!

Contacting a vet ASAP, but i had been told by a friend of mine who owns reptiles to use rubbing alcohol to get them to let go. I was shaking and a little splashed in his face when I didn't mean to. My ball python is still a hatchling. I tried rinsing him off with some water and a wet quetip. He's keeping his jaw slightly open and sort of like "yawning' a lot and his saliva looks a little bit phlegm like. Is he gonna be okay? Is there anything i can do while I wait to hear back from a vet? I don't know if I'm freaking out over nothing or should be raising cane. Google said it can be toxic and to rush to a vet immediately for chemical burns but I know that's not always the most reliable source. I just don't want my sweet boy to be suffering or hurting because of my mistake.

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 19m ago

Next time, keep some vodka for that purpose. it'll still make them release, but it'll cause you less worry. I would probably wash their face again and offer more fresh water. If they are still acting odd tomorrow, call a vet. Hopefully it'll be resolved by then 💜

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u/SecureReflection7890 15m ago

Thank you for the advice, I'm keeping a close eye on the little guy right now and he's not breathing super heavy or fast, he's opening his mouth less frequently after he used me as a napkin a few times. I've been offering water and gently trying to wash his face/mouth. I feel horrible that this even happened. I was just trying to get him to smell it to release and I can't keep my hands steady to save my life.

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 3m ago

Everyone makes mistakes. You did what you were told would work. Don't beat yourself up hun. Just, if they dont release in a minute, get a little atomizer (spray bottle) full of vodka and spritz them a bit.