bp digestion

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Originally Posted by diehlmalikie21

where did you get yours?

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I got mine from amazon.com, but I got free shipping. I bought: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003E7AZQA but there are cheaper ones out there that work just as well. You just need to shop around a little. :)

Snakes do occasionally have bowl issues but as noted constipation is usually obvious that something is not right. Most of mine poo every month or more but my old male waits 2-3 months between an if it is breeding season he'll go longer. It sounds funny but one of the hardest things for many to get their head around, snakes are not mammals, they don't need to eat as much they don't poop as much, need external heat. We poor mammals sometimes forget that. If I don't eat once in 24 hours I am a very grumpy human. :D

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Originally Posted by Annarose15

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Sidenote: You called him a juvie - how big is he (weight) and how old? A mouse might be such a small meal that there just hasn't been much waste to pass. I suggest switching to appropriately-sized rats every 5-7 days if they're available to you.

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i bought a scale and he is 207 grams. and as for his age... its whatever they sell them at petco at...lol

he is def a juvie. Almost a hatchling. I have a female whom eats like a pig that was born the end of september whom is about 210 gm they grow a different rates but at 200 gm he is almost certainly a 2011.

Most of mine tend to average something of a "3 in-1 out" type of schedule. That is why it is a good idea to keep records of your snake. I keep track of things like Feedings, prey type/size offered and if they consumed or refused it, defecations, sheds, weights, lengths, regurgitations,etc. This will give you a fairly accurate depiction of your snakes schedules and habits, and can also help you spot any potential problems.