My corn snake threw up its food. Why did this happen after handling?

Thanks for reaching out about Sylas. Was this the first time for regurgitation? If so, give the gastrointestinal tract a few days rest and try re-feeding. If regurgitates again, a veterinary visit is recommended. Intestinal parasites or infections are not uncommon. Systemic illnesses or husbandry problems (too cold) or diet problems (prey too cold or overheated) are also possible. Discuss your snake's husbandry and diet routine with your veterinarian. Good luck.

Snakes will regurgitate or vomit when handled roughly too soo after eating or drinking, when stressed, ill or if ambient temperature is low. Just one episode is no cause for concern. If it continues, have her examined by your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet. In the meantime, confirm proper temperatures and survey the area in and around the enclosure for negative stimuli. Reduce or eliminate any negative stimuli.

Thanks for reaching out about Salem and including a photo. Intestinal infections or parasites, gastrointestinal obstructions, metabolic disorders or toxicities can all cause regurgitation. Could the mite medication be causing problems? A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Check and correct husbandry. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Francis and including photos. No, this appears to be feces and urates. The feces seems to be well formed and not diarrhea. If behavior is normal, a veterinary visit is not needed for this, but if you have not had a veterinary initial visit, that is recommended. Good luck.

Check the temperature in their enclosures. Low temps can affect appetite and activity in reptiles. If you keep them in the same enclosure, consider housing them separately to avoid stress or aggression. Survey the area in and around the enclosures for any negative stimuli. This may include loud noises, strong vibrations, bright lights, cold drafts or high traffic. Reduce or eliminate any if found. Letting them out on the lawn or in the garden is not recommended as they could escape, get injured or pick up parasites.

Thanks for reaching out about Ivory and including a photo. You are correct that snakes can be finicky eaters during weather changes. If you feed mice, try offering rat pups: to snakes they smell and taste differently. If that doesn't work, a veterinary visit is recommended as intestinal parasites or infections are common. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about your ball python. Seems like your husbandry is good. Intestinal parasites are common in snakes, more prominent in recent acquisitions. A fecal examination by a veterinarian is probably the first idea. Metabolic disorders or systemic infections are other possibilities. Good luck.