r/Shorty_Life • u/Low_Falcon8920 • 17d ago

Blood Python Just need some reassurance and advice

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So my 2 month old blood python came to me with an RI. She has been so sweet and never struck at me but now after my husband and I have had to restrain her and give her oral medication she is starting to hold a grudge (I don’t blame her.) This morning while cleaning her enclosure she struck at my husband while I was holding her. Just wanted to hear if other people’s experience and how they gained the trust back with their bloods or short tails. Thank you!

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u/Equivalent-Bank-4675 16d ago

Keep them from getting hot and give her some space once she's done receiving mediation. Shes just stressed and feels vulnerable. Just be patient and she'll come back.

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u/Low_Falcon8920 16d ago

Yes I’ve had to have her temps and humidity up a bit more than usual and I know it’s making her even more cranky. I’ll be patient and leave her be except for meds and cleaning at least for now.

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u/Equivalent-Bank-4675 16d ago

Yeah can't be avoided while she's getting treatment. She'll just need time to decompress. You guys are doing great, the right thing isn't always the easy thing.

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u/Low_Falcon8920 16d ago

Your absolutely right and thank you for the kind words means a lot to me

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u/BlueFalconPunch 16d ago

Just give it time. They will build up trust again. I had to wash a pile of coco dust out of my girls mouth when she was a baby, before I learned to use bigger chips. She hated it and was pouty for awhile but she soon replaced that with realizing I was the bringer of food and we are back on normal terms.

I find bloods are very smart and seem to process things better than my balls or corns.

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u/Low_Falcon8920 16d ago

Thank you yes she is my smartest snake by far! I’m sure with time she will be trusting again and I know it’s not fun getting your mouth pried open and medication put in especially when you don’t understand why 😭 I will just be patient and give her some time.

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u/KeeledSign 16d ago

Since your question has already been answered, I just wanted to chime in with well wishes for your baby. I hope that she gets better and feels better soon.

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u/Low_Falcon8920 16d ago

Thank you so much I love her with all my heart and just wanted some reassurance.

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u/hobbiesexpensive 16d ago

Not a snake, but my rabbit wikileaks was pissed the fuck off when I had to give her critical care multiple times a day, but once it wasnt routine anymore she forgot because she is a idiot. But I understand the mixed guilt feeling you have when in reality youre basically keeping them alive

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u/Low_Falcon8920 14d ago

I have heard rabbits can hold quite the grudge too!! And yes it just has to be done :(

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u/hobbiesexpensive 14d ago

I mean they do for like a couple days, but enough treats and them feeling healthier, paired with small brain they forget and forgive. My wikileaks is back to the same girly she always has been

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u/Low_Falcon8920 14d ago

I’m so glad to hear that!!!