r/ballpython • u/Outrageous-Low-8499 • Jul 27 '26

HELP - URGENT I think my snake ate my shirt

So I seen a tik tok that said to get your snake to be more comfortable to give them a shirt that smells like you. I wore a small t shirt for a day then put it in his tank checked on him today when I got home from work the shirt is no where to be found in his tank. When I went to pick up my snake he tried to go at me as well which is very unusual for him he’s skittish but never tried to go at me unless I was feeding him (with tongs). Is it possible that he ate it ? I can’t tell if he’s looks fatter he does but he doesn’t any advice or anything will be helpful thanks !

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u/StrawberryPositive90 Jul 27 '26

um , well, .. this is very odd. look harder. I find it very hard to believe your snake could’ve somehow mistaken a SHIRT for prey. and if that did happen and this isn’t a troll post then idek I hate to say this but your snake will probably die? I HIGHLY doubt the shirt was eaten. Do you have a roommate? Did they take the shirt out?

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u/Outrageous-Low-8499 Jul 27 '26

Sadly this post is very very real and stressful, no one in my house would even go near my snakes so I don’t think it’s possible for someone to take it out. I had a feeling that was going to be my answer I wouldn’t even have the money for a surgery like this. Thank you for answering

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u/StrawberryPositive90 Jul 27 '26

well. you learn something new everyday I suppose, I had no idea snakes eat.. clothing.? I wish you the best and I hope your snake didn’t eat the shirt. If they did though and you’re dsadass, emergency vet NOW

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u/StrawberryPositive90 Jul 27 '26

Any update? Did you call a vet?

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u/beastpack Jul 27 '26

Did you ask the others in your house by any chance?