Re: My first BP, new owner
Welcome!
Please read over our caresheet to get you started.
About your poo issue - don't worry. Snakes have a slow metabolism and digest their food very slow. Chances are you will only see a poo once or twice a month.
Re: My first BP, new owner
Welcome to bp.net
I have some bps that poop about 4 days after eating, and I have one that poops every couple weeks at times! Just depends on the snake. If you have followed the care sheet to the T, then don't worry about it.
That was nice of your mate to let you join the club!
Re: My first BP, new owner
so, can i still feed him even though he hasnt
pooped yet?????
Re: My first BP, new owner
Yup, it's ok to feed. Most people feed every 5-7 days or so. If you feed him he will poop:)
Re: My first BP, new owner
Re: My first BP, new owner
If you wanna talk frustration just ask some of the Blood Python keepers here how long they have to wait!
Re: My first BP, new owner
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Originally Posted by
waltah!
If you wanna talk frustration just ask some of the Blood Python keepers here how long they have to wait!
Which is how long :O
Re: My first BP, new owner
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Originally Posted by
musclebabe
Im so glad i found this forum! I had wanted a snake all my life, but my mate hated snakes. A friend bought me a 18" BP and a 40gal tank and my mate finally agreed that i could have it!, Ive had him 5 days, fed him 2 fuzzies 4 days ago and he still hasnt pooped. I handle him daily and he exercises well at dusk. Im REALLY WORRIED that he hasnt pooped out his mice. HELP!!! :confused:
They usually defecate whenever they are ready ;), there are many variables (growth and how much prey is utilized for their growth etc)
At this point however what I would adress here is feeding you mentioned that you are feeding him fuzzies, did you mean fuzzy mice?
If so you need to know that fuzzies are way to small for any BP, they are generally started on hopper and quickly move to adults.
To give you an idea feed a prey slightly smaller to equal your BP's girth size (widest part of your BP's body), at least for now.
Re: My first BP, new owner
Welcome to BP.net :salute:
