My baby ball python has not pooped for me and is very bloated what do I do

Hello I recently got a super fire ball python and she has not pooped for me once she eats like a champ but never poops she looked very bloated on her rear end and it is very squishy what do I do?

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Originally Posted by Kyleguy

Hello I recently got a super fire ball python and she has not pooped for me once she eats like a champ but never poops she looked very bloated on her rear end and it is very squishy what do I do?

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Get ready for her to go at any second now. :) What you're describing is jokingly referred to as "sausage butt" and is a good sign of an upcoming BM. No need to do anything on your end other than make sure the loaded end is facing away from you if you're handling her.

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Yep. Sounds like she is about ready to crank out a fatty.

Don't know if she's already pooped for you, but this might help in future.

Last week I took my BP to the store from whence he was reportedly purchased about a year ago. After the snake specialist there examined him, she recommended I give him a warm bath to help him move his bowels. I did so, and he loved it, and it didn't take him long to poop after that.

I was recently worried about the same thing with my girl. Started reading up on snake soaking and went out and bought an aquarium thermometer, got home and prepared a nice soak for her at the perfect temp... and found a massive pile in her enclosure when I went to get her. She just wanted to be sure I stressed way too much before she went!

All this to say: I'm not an experienced snake keeper. However, I was worried about my snake not pooping for a couple feedings, but she went when she was ready and she was fine!