I posted a while back about a huge lump in my JCP's belly, nearly a week after eating his mouse fuzzy... he did poop shortly after that posting, and his belly went back to semi-normal size. I've fed him a few meals since, and it seems he always has this issue - GIANT lump for a day or two, large lump for another couple of days, and then it eventually shrinks down to (slightly bigger than) normal. He's growing quickly with weekly mouse fuzzy feedings, but it seems to be all going to his stomach. I swear he has a beer gut, LOL.

He's been pooping about every other week, urates passing weekly, and seems fine in his behavior... spends about 25% of his time in the hide, and the rest perched on his branch. I did speak to my vet the first time I noticed that lump, and she said to make sure he's directly over belly heat for digestion, and to give him a warm soak if needed. I moved the position of his tub to offer more belly heat, and that did seem to help a bit. But as a new carpet owner, who only had BPs and corns prior to him, I'm wondering if they just digest a little slower - and grow in a different way (stomach first, then neck/tail)?? I'll try to get some recent pics to post later, but just curious as to their usual digestion and growth rates. Any thoughts?