Good idea or not?

My bp hasn't pooped in like 3 weeks. Should i stop feeding him for a week or 2 until he finally go? I don't want him to get too backed up. Is this normal? Good idea or not?

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Originally Posted by breadpython14

My bp hasn't pooped in like 3 weeks. Should i stop feeding him for a week or 2 until he finally go? I don't want him to get too backed up. Is this normal? Good idea or not?

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Your snake will poop when it is ready. No need to stop the feedings. In fact, depending on how big your snake is it might be time to bump up the prey size. What kind of prey are you currently feeding?

He is 400 grams and I'm feeding him weaned rats

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Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr

Your snake will poop when it is ready. No need to stop the feedings. In fact, depending on how big your snake is it might be time to bump up the prey size. What kind of prey are you currently feeding?

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He's 400 grams and I'm using weaned rats

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Originally Posted by breadpython14

He is 400 grams and I'm feeding him weaned rats

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That sounds about right. Usually when they go through a shed is when they will leave you a nice present. Has your snake shed at all recently?

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Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr

That sounds about right. Usually when they go through a shed is when they will leave you a nice present. Has your snake shed at all recently?

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Yea he had one like a month ago. Plus he never goes to the hot side so worry about him digesting his food properly. My Temps are good hot side 91 and the ambient temp between 80 and 83

Your temps sound great. I have two females and the only time they lay on the hot side is after eating or when they are in shed. How many days are you spacing between the feedings? You might want to feed every five days at this point.


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Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr

Your temps sound great. I have two females and the only time they lay on the hot side is after eating or when they are in shed. How many days are you spacing between the feedings? You might want to feed every five days at this point.


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Yes mine does the same thing when in shed. I feed every 5 days exact and he eats with no problem. I'm just worried because he was going once at week at point and it's like once a month I guess. Making sure it's not a digestion issue.

They poop when they feel like it and not a moment sooner. No need to worry about it unless his back end around his vent is obscenely swollen or excessively hard to the touch, which could be signs of a problem.

Otherwise, just sit back, feed normally, and expect a big smelly present in your future.

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Originally Posted by Daigga

They poop when they feel like it and not a moment sooner. No need to worry about it unless his back end around his vent is obscenely swollen or excessively hard to the touch, which could be signs of a problem.

Otherwise, just sit back, feed normally, and expect a big smelly present in your future.

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Lol never thought I would be so excited to clean up some defecation in the future. Lol