How long do u let poo sit before cleaning??
I just cleaned his tank the other day, fed last nite, and today there are 2 nice logs of turds and they are right beside and inside one of his hides. I just fed him a big rat last nite and dont want to spook him until hes is good and digested. Usually when i see poo, i clean it asap. Should i be cleaning it now or wait till he has time to fully digest?
Re: How long do u let poo sit before cleaning??
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Originally Posted by
chris4554
I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you just scoop em out real quick.
Thats what i was thinking but i just dont want to scare him, hes been great, last thing i need is a regurge!
Re: How long do u let poo sit before cleaning??
If I'm working with newspaper as my substrate I clean the tub and replace the paper right when I see anything. If I have a substrate like cypress or bark, I'll spot clean if it's not on the tub. My only exception is during breeding they can defecate and I might let it sit for a bit as not to disturb the breeding. Then when I see a chance, I'll spot clean.
Re: How long do u let poo sit before cleaning??
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Originally Posted by
RichsBallPythons
I clean cages as i see it. Ive had one female poop while swallowing her rat.
Once she got the rat down i cleaned her cage.
HAHA...i guess she went from E to F in a hurry.
Re: How long do u let poo sit before cleaning??
It won't hurt to clean up after they've eaten. Just gently scoop the snake out and set them someplace secure (like a small tub with a lid)...then clean quickly...and gently replace the snake. So long as you're not playing with the critter, threatening or antagonizing it...it's highly unlikely a little necessary movement will cause an issue.
