I can't get her off!

[ubermensch]

So I've been giving my Diamond Python Fortum injections for a respiratory injection for about 2 weeks - but after I gave her one this evening I can't put her back like I normally do. She's wound herself tight on my arm and whenever I try to pry her off she squeezes tighter. Now I'm typing this one handed trying to be 'patient' that she'll put herself back but she's not moving! I've been like this for 10 minutes - any suggestions?

 

[andynic07]

Maybe run some cool water over her.

 

[ubermensch]

She has attached her other half to her log - I am quite literally trapped awkwardly half in her enclosure with my weak girlish arm trying to both balance and pry her off.

 

[Ramy]

She might be hanging on because you're warm. How warm is the enclosure?

 

[sd1981]

Tickle her belly scales, it generally gets them moving....

 

[ubermensch]

Her CHE is at 32 - her basking spot directly under that which I normally struggle to move her from. She's coming up to shed if it makes a difference? It's certainly made her snappy.

 

[andynic07]

I always make sure I have a spray bottle within reach when handling my snakes just in case one decides to latch on.

 

[ubermensch]

They're normally so lovely she hasn't bitten just...chillin! Enjoying the feel of cutting off blood flow to my hand. Could it be my heartbeat? I hate giving the injections (it makes me sad) and my heart always races a little.

 

[ubermensch]

Tickling her belly made her tighten her grip.

 

[andynic07]

Are you able to tip the water bowl over him?

 

[BeZaKa]

I dont beleive they can constrict for a long period of time. I may be wrong but half an hour would be a long time for them. You may need to just wait it out. Let us know how you go.

 

[ubermensch]

I took her water bowel out prior to clean! Guess I'm just waiting this one out...

 

[andynic07]

Haha, sounds like you are waiting it out then.

 

[ubermensch]

It's definitely been half an hour already! Still constricting!

 

[andynic07]

You could also try to carefully unwind the snake from your arm if you have one of the ends.

 

[Raymonde]

forcefully, but carefully unwrap her starting at the tail end....? I have been told that is the way to deal with a constricting snake....

 

[ubermensch]

I've been trying that but with only one hand at an awkward angle she just rewraps!

 

[sd1981]

Tickling her belly made her tighten her grip.

Sorry, mine have never grabbed harder onto me when i tickle them.... it always gets mine to move on quite briskly...

 

[BeZaKa]

As more help doesn't seem to be forth coming, here's a thought. If you have your phone on you and it has a torch app or a flash you may try using this to encourage them to find somewhere less annoying/bright. I may be clutching at straws but you don't sound like you're having fun.

 

[azn4114]

Tried tickling the tail?