bp digestion

we have had petey the python (bp) for a little over 2 weeks. the temp is now stable in hot spot and the cool side and the ambient and the humidity is good. he has ate 2 times without a problem. the last mouse was pretty fast and i thought it would take him a while to catch him but then BAM he got him. anyway, still no feces in the tank... should i be concerned or is this normal for a juvy bp? other posts i have read make it sound like it is not and the lady of the house is concerned. has it just not happened yet or is there something i could do to help petey along...lol?

This really is not anything to be concerned about. Your snake will poop when it is ready.

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Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr

This really is not anything to be concerned about. Your snake will poop when it is ready.

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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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Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr

This really is not anything to be concerned about. Your snake will poop when it is ready.

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i just didnt know with everything about them having something to do with them being finicky...

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Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr

This really is not anything to be concerned about. Your snake will poop when it is ready.

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I don't completely agree with that, snakes do get constipated sometimes, but I don't think there is any cause for concern yet unless you can see that he is clearly backed up. Some like to hold it for a while, especially babies.

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Originally Posted by Kinra

I don't completely agree with that, snakes do get constipated sometimes, but I don't think there is any cause for concern yet unless you can see that he is clearly backed up. Some like to hold it for a while, especially babies.

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I am speaking from my own personal experience here. My male normal once did not poop for like four months. I was told not to worry. To the OP, if you are that concerned, up the prey size or try giving the snake a soak in some warm water.

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Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr

I am speaking from my own personal experience here. My male normal once did not poop for like four months. I was told not to worry. To the OP, if you are that concerned, up the prey size or try giving the snake a soak in some warm water.

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I've had my boa get constipated a twice, but you could clearly see she was backed up. Had I let her go in her own time I could be facing some serious health issues. At 2 weeks I don't see a need to worry yet, but I waited about 2 months for my boa before enough was enough and I gave her a bath to help work it out.

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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 dont really have a way to weigh petey and i was under the impression that i fed him in accordance to peteys girth. dont feed him anything bigger around than the thickest part of him. is this way off? can anyone tell me a cheaper way to weigh petey that wont break me? or do i have to buy a new digital scale?

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Originally Posted by diehlmalikie21

i dont really have a way to weigh petey and i was under the impression that i fed him in accordance to peteys girth. dont feed him anything bigger around than the thickest part of him. is this way off? can anyone tell me a cheaper way to weigh petey that wont break me? or do i have to buy a new digital scale?

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You are feeding correctly. You could probably find a used digital scale on craigslist, but new ones aren't that expensive. I think mine only cost me $15-20 and it works really well.

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Originally Posted by Kinra

You are feeding correctly. You could probably find a used digital scale on craigslist, but new ones aren't that expensive. I think mine only cost me $15-20 and it works really well.

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where did you get yours?

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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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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.