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  • 03-17-2014, 01:52 PM
    Mary_Rose
    BP hasn't gone to the bathroom?
    I've had my little python for about 2 months now, it's taken 4 fuzzy mice no problem, but still hasn't gone to the bathroom. He's housed in a sterelite tub, zoo med uth w/thermostat, keeps good constant temps, and about 56% humidity all the time. He's always really active when handled, and seems fine, so is it normal for them to go a long time without pooping? it's also still a juvenile, only about 18-20in long. thanks!
  • 03-17-2014, 01:54 PM
    coldbloodaddict
    Re: BP hasn't gone to the bathroom?
    Probably because fuzzy mice are too small for him...there's nothing to waste


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  • 03-17-2014, 01:56 PM
    Mary_Rose
    Re: BP hasn't gone to the bathroom?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by coldbloodaddict View Post
    Probably because fuzzy mice are too small for him...there's nothing to waste


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    ok, two fuzzies a week isn't going to be too much for a snake that small?
  • 03-17-2014, 02:01 PM
    coldbloodaddict
    Re: BP hasn't gone to the bathroom?
    how much does he weigh? Most hatchlings can eat hopper mice right out of the egg.

    you should move up in prey size vs. feeding multiple smaller meals.


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  • 03-17-2014, 02:52 PM
    Mary_Rose
    Re: BP hasn't gone to the bathroom?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by coldbloodaddict View Post
    how much does he weigh? Most hatchlings can eat hopper mice right out of the egg.

    you should move up in prey size vs. feeding multiple smaller meals.


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    Ok, I only have a couple fuzzies left, so I'll feed those for this week, and move him up from now on. Thanks For your help
  • 03-17-2014, 02:59 PM
    Slim
    Re: BP hasn't gone to the bathroom?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mary_Rose View Post
    Ok, I only have a couple fuzzies left, so I'll feed those for this week

    You need to ditch the mouse fuzzies and move to rat pups. You've basically been starving your snake for 2 months.
  • 03-17-2014, 03:09 PM
    Nick_bp
    Re: BP hasn't gone to the bathroom?
    Rule of thumb prey item should weigh 10 - 15% of the weight of your ball or feed a prey item that is the same girth as the widest part of your ball.

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