what do you do when your sick and need to do water changes?

Sorry you're not feeling well. Wait until you feel better and don't feel guilty about it. The fish will be fine for the short term.
 
don't worry about it until you feel better and just do a little larger than normal change ^_^
Feel better!
 
Don't do it! Just rest and then do a big change when you feel better. Then get a python for next time....
 
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