Quick Question....

[L.West]

My 1,670 gram Normal Female has been off feed for two months - she had her last meal right before she decided to fast - but its been two months and she has not made any pee or poopers since that last meal. Is she using all those nutrients up from fasting or should I be worried.

I had her out yesterday to make sure she looked good - everything seemed fine.

I just wanted to make sure that her not going to the bathroom was normal.

Thanks.

[sho220]

She'll be fine. If she hasn't shed since then, she'll probably poo then...

Have you tried cleaning her enclosure? They always seem to pee and poo after doing that.

[L.West]

I always keep her enclosure spotless - she is on indented Kraft Paper so I can always see any wetness or poops.

I didn't know if I should soak her or not.

[Kaorte]

I understand there being no poo...but no urates?

Has she peed or left any urates? She should still be drinking water. I would try soaking her just so you can see if she will drink. Most of my snakes drink during soaks.

[L.West]

How long should I soak her for??? I think she may have had urine and urates since the fast started - I will double check my log/diary I keep on her.

But, if I decide to soak her - how do I do this.

Thanks

[Kaorte]

How long should I soak her for??? I think she may have had urine and urates since the fast started - I will double check my log/diary I keep on her.

But, if I decide to soak her - how do I do this.

Thanks

I use a container that the snake can fit in with room temperature water that goes about halfway up their body. I prefer not to use a lid and I just sit there with them for 10-20 minutes. Some people will use a lid though.

[L.West]

Thanks for the info about soaking but if I confirm once I get home tonight that she has had urine and urates - I won't need to worry about soaking her will I???

[Kaorte]

Thanks for the info about soaking but if I confirm once I get home tonight that she has had urine and urates - I won't need to worry about soaking her will I???

If she has peed at some point during the two months, I wouldn't really worry. I would just want to make sure that she is getting fluids in her as they won't last long without water.

[L.West]

She always has access to a large drinking bowl - but I will check her again tonight.

Thanks for the help.

[L.West]

I checked my notes that I keep on Bella and she had urine and urates once since she started this 2 month fast - is this okay??