Quick Question....

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.

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. :mad:

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.

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.

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

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Originally Posted by 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

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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.

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???

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Originally Posted by 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???

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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.

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

Thanks for the help.

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??