Constipated python.

Mine only poop when they shed, and my boa has waited up to 3 months to poop after taking small rats every 8-10 days...I really wouldn't worry unless he starts looking lumpy.

He's not lumpy, I was just worried because his tail was getting thick and he hadn't pooped. When could I start feeding him rats?

How much does he weigh?

I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Just look for signs of lumpiness, and if you really concern find a vet who sees reptiles. I know my snake doesn’t poop as much as the owner of the store said they do.

No KY, at the most you could get a needle syringe and add 0.2ml per 100gm of snake of distilled water to the mouse rat before feeding. Chances are the animal is fine and not having any problems, too much soaking and manuliplation will cause stress in the animal and make everything worse.

Not sure on the weight, he was close to 100g when I first got him. 2 months have passed and he's put on some size, once I get my next paycheck im going to get an electronic scale. Feeding him today kinda set me at ease because he didn't hesitate and he seemed to have alot of energy. The het russo I bought is doing fine too and she's on the same setup. Btw when is a good age/weight to start them on rat pups?

I start mine on rats as soon as possible.

Ok I just weighed them both.

My male Mojave is 265 grams
My female russo is 206a grams

Just fed the female a rat pup and she downed it with no problems, gonna give one to my Mojave next time he's due for food.

Good news, my Mojave just shed today and afterwards he ate a rat pup. Not too long after he dropped the biggest duce I've ever seen. I pretty much has to clean the enclosure completely. Thanks to everyone who responded, turns out I really was worried about nothing :)

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Good news, my Mojave just shed today and afterwards he ate a rat pup. Not too long after he dropped the biggest duce I've ever seen. I pretty much has to clean the enclosure completely. Thanks to everyone who responded, turns out I really was worried about nothing :)

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That's what everybody is here for! Probably a little late, but just my 2 cents anyhow, I would not soak him, he probably just used up his entire meal. They should be able to take rat pups no problem. As far as worrying, better safe than sorry! :D