My BP hasn't pooped ...

Ok need some help please my new BP has only pooped once since I've had her I got her shipped to me on 9/5/12 within that first week she had a BM since then I've fed her 3 meals each being a week apart an she hasn't pooped since I've cleaned out urates but no feces is this normal or should I be concerned ? She is always in her hide on the cool side should I mover her heat source to he side she is mainly at ? Any help is appreciated thanx

Nothing to be concerned about. Some go once every couple of weeks and some only go when they shed which could be a month or more. All of mine are different.

Some BP's only poop after they shed, and younger BP's turn nearly all of their food into growth so there isn't much left over. I wouldn't be too concerned.

How are you heating your cage?

what are your cage temperatures?

What are you using to measure your cage temperatures?

My BP is in a 10 gallon tank with screen top I'm usin over head lighting as a heat source I have a red heat bulb for day use and a purple for night use temps average on cool side about 80 and on warm side about 88-90 .... I just checked and my warm side is a little low ... How often should u change your bulbs ?? Are they like a full spectrum bulb that should be changed every 6 months ??

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Oh and I am using digital thermometers that have a probe from zoo med I have one on each side they run along the side of the tank and are under the paper towels are these ok to use ???

No, the bulbs are fine until they burn out.
what type of red bulb are you using?

like this: http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...uctId=11147193

or this: http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2752598

It sounds like everything is fine, some BPs prefer the cool side. as long she is eating then I wouldn't be too worried.

I am using the zoomed infrared heat lamp (red)

So I should just keep my lamps in the location they are an not switch them to the other side ...

I wouldn't change anything, just so you know you can use the infrared bulb 24/7 no need to use anything else (not that there is a problem with using something else at night)

Take her out and hold her on your lap. Make sure you have nice pants on. White would be best. :rolleyes:

Another question, what are you feeding her? If her meals are smaller than they should be, she may not have anything left to poop out. Rule of thumb is 10-15% of your snakes body weight per meal.

If you get really concerned, watch for "fat butt" syndrome, where the back half of her body may swell like a balloon. Then simply place her in a small tub of warm water (Aim for about 87 degrees) up to half the depth of her body so she's not swimming. Then wait about 30 minutes making sure the water stays warm. . . Should make the feces come if you get to that point!

I would do the warm water bath for 30 minutes. Also, feel her belly for any hard lumps especially near the vent. If she is compacted or has a blockage in her bowel, you will be able to feel it. If you do feel it and the warm bath does not work, I would see a vet as soon as possible. Hope this helps!