Hey guys, hoping to get some advice. I had an accident yesterday during feeding time with one of my hatchy Bredlis. This particular hatchy has a very strong feeding response. I defrosted the mouse as per usual and dropped it infront of his hide (where he eats every week). He usually comes out within 15-20seconds and takes it. He didn't come out this time, I'd wated for about 2 minutes. I was running short on time and needed to do the regular cleaning, etc so I put my hand in the click-clack to pick up the water bowl thinking the fella's asleep... big mistake! I saw him pop out and strike towards my hand and just as a reflex reaction I pulled my hand back quickly (no I'm not afraid of a bite.. it was a complete accident and unintentional). The next thing I know, the snake's dissapeared from the click clack, and I've managed to fling the poor thing a couple of meters behind me!
He wasn't limp or anything, just obviously as shocked as I was. He was in his 'S' stance and I backed away letting him calm down. After a couple of minutes, I approached him and picked him and popped him back in his click-clack. I observed him for around 5 minutes but saw no signs of injury.. he started roaming his click-clack, tongue flicking and back to normal. I offered the food item again and he took it with no dramas. I'm just afraid that I may have injured him.. is there anything in particular that I should be looking out for? Or is the fact that he has eaten a sign that it's all good? His movement is normal but I just want to ensure that I haven't injured his teeth. I'm quite upset with myself and worried for the poor thing. Nothing like this has ever happened and hopefully never will again.. It was a reflex reaction, I did not do it on purpose (I feel the need to re-iterate this on this forum as a result of the large number of people ready with their flame-throwers ). Any advice would be helpful.
He wasn't limp or anything, just obviously as shocked as I was. He was in his 'S' stance and I backed away letting him calm down. After a couple of minutes, I approached him and picked him and popped him back in his click-clack. I observed him for around 5 minutes but saw no signs of injury.. he started roaming his click-clack, tongue flicking and back to normal. I offered the food item again and he took it with no dramas. I'm just afraid that I may have injured him.. is there anything in particular that I should be looking out for? Or is the fact that he has eaten a sign that it's all good? His movement is normal but I just want to ensure that I haven't injured his teeth. I'm quite upset with myself and worried for the poor thing. Nothing like this has ever happened and hopefully never will again.. It was a reflex reaction, I did not do it on purpose (I feel the need to re-iterate this on this forum as a result of the large number of people ready with their flame-throwers ). Any advice would be helpful.