Sheds and Presents!!

Is there a time one should worry about your snake being constipated? (Just curious) my buddy Icculus has two - maybe three mice in his belly and he just ate his first rat pup last night! Also, he hasn't shed and I've had him since 3/17. I suspect that it is because hoppers were a bit small for him but just curious if I should be on the lookout.
Thanks!

He's probly gonna take a big long dump some time soon. If you're worried about it give him a good soak, they tend to empty their bowels when this happens.

I wouldn't worry. I've had Ball pythons go more than a month before letting it all out, lol (that's more than 8 meals). If you are concerned, try what The Godfather suggested, it usually works, but I would just let the snake be a snake; he'll go when he's ready.

Jennifer

Listen, 3 or 4 mice is nothing. My BP Rex went 28 mice before a poop. We're talkin 4 months! When he let go, it was massive and horrific!

But, he's healthy as a horse. My temps, etc, where spot on at all times. It's just his thing.

Relax. He'll do his thing when he's ready.

K

thanks guys! No matter how much I learn about my Ball Python I continue to get these bouts of paranoia haha! Thanks for helping me out!! and Ken - it's good to see you around man!

Just wait, bro - my money is on the celebratory p00 they throw down right after a shed.

Our newest addition (with the mites) had a trouble shed and had to help her out - no sooner had the shed neared the cloaca then she started layin that cable. Sorry bout the floor, Smynx . . . again.

I agree with everyone above just wait one day you will change his water and see a huge long poop. Also check under his hides lots of times they will poop in there and you wont even know. I hope he is in the appropriate size cage its good for them if they can stretch out. It kind of help to move things along. But again Jojo hasnt pooped in a few weeks and i have feed him 3 small rats and a mouse. As far as the sheding thing just keep an eye out for those cloudy eyes. He might even shed and leave you a surprize inside.

Happy herping.

Usually if they "go" in their hides they won't go back in. would you? Thats how I can tell if mine have gne in their hides.

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Originally Posted by emroul

I wouldn't worry. I've had Ball pythons go more than a month before letting it all out, lol (that's more than 8 meals).

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that's an awful lot of meals for a month, don't you think?

That would be twice a week if my basic math skills are correct. Too much