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Constipated Snake??

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  • 08-18-2012, 08:35 AM
    regiusloki
    Constipated Snake??
    It's been two whole weeks since he's pooped (and he's been fed). Temperatures are maintaining at 85-90 (95-ish in the hot hide) during the day, and around 80 at night.
    Someone mentioned to me a warm water bath soak?
    Any other ideas or suggestions? And when is constipation a possible obstruction and an emergency?
    Also, today is feeding day... should I feed him even though his last meals have not come out yet?
    Thank you all for helping out a first time owner...
  • 08-18-2012, 08:39 AM
    Annarose15
    Re: Constipated Snake??
    Feed him as usual. Don't bathe him. He knows how to poop, and it is very unlikely that he is constipated if he has a ready supply of fresh water and good humidity. One of the great things about snakes is they DON'T always poo as often as they eat.
  • 08-18-2012, 09:11 AM
    camel
    Re: Constipated Snake??
    I started a similar thread as I was worried too, but apparently they don't poop often like my corn snakes. A few people here told me that they often only poop after a shed. So I am sure your snake is fine :)

    Feed him as normal
  • 08-18-2012, 04:58 PM
    LLLReptile
    Re: Constipated Snake??
    As mentioned by the last two posters, it is not that uncommon for them to take several weeks between poops. Most of my adult females poop on a monthly cycle rather than weekly, and they are totally fine.

    Annarose had the best advice. "He knows how to poop" is a very succinct way of phrasing that. :) Also very accurate.

    -Jen
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