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    What is this? Poop? Regurge?

    Okay, I have had Kevin for a month and a bit without having him defecate, pee, regurge, or let anything out of his body. I fed him yesterday morning with a 20 gram adult mouse (he is 180 grams) and he took it down with no issues. When I woke up today I found this (sorry about mouse blood stains)

    I think and really hope that this is just poop, I am only asking because I have never seen boa poop, and this thing looks nothing like a BP poop.

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    I vote poop.


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    Looks more like regurged hair. Check your temps and feed something a tad on the small side next time you feed him. Moving and stress can cause it so it may just be a one time thing.
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    What is this? Poop? Regurge?

    Quote Originally Posted by wilomn View Post
    Looks more like regurged hair. Check your temps and feed something a tad on the small side next time you feed him. Moving and stress can cause it so it may just be a one time thing.
    The mouse's hair was white for the last 2 Feedings, but his first few feeds with me were brown haired. Does this change your opinion at all? He moved out of QT into my BP rack a few weeks ago, and has taken 2 meals there. Temps are 90-80 ( hot ambient)
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    You really should QT for at least a month. That gives ample time for any signs of illness to show. It feels like a long time but it is better to be safe than sorry, especially with something unusual showing up in his cage. I think its just poop with some hair in it.
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    If you're up for it, dissect the little poo/regurge thing to investigate further.
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    What is this? Poop? Regurge?

    Quote Originally Posted by NormanSnake View Post
    You really should QT for at least a month. That gives ample time for any signs of illness to show. It feels like a long time but it is better to be safe than sorry, especially with something unusual showing up in his cage. I think its just poop with some hair in it.
    It had been a month when I transferred him to the rack. I know it isn't very long, but I went and saw the breeders personal collection and everything looked perfect. Also, his QT cage was small, and he was being very active. Thanks for your concern,

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    Re: What is this? Poop? Regurge?

    In regards to qt, I like to see no less than 3 months.

    In regards to your mystery item, looks like regurged hair to me too. My boas poop looks like, well poop. Little logs, not hairy blobs.

    Also, that mac-n-cheese from Trader Joes is good! Lol

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    What is this? Poop? Regurge?

    Okay, I am thinking it is regurged hair. Should I use the same protocol as a normal regurge?

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    Re: What is this? Poop? Regurge?

    I would to be safe, since he still gurged something up.

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