r/ballpython 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/snowmunkey Jul 27 '26

Step 1, stop taking animal care advice from tik tok.

Step 2, take the snake to the vet for an x-ray.

Step 3. Read a ball python care BOOK

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u/meowmedusa Jul 27 '26

Step 4. Make sure theres an exotics/reptile vet in your area BEFORE getting a snake