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new comer
Hi Guys...
my name is Tammy and I am a newcomer to this site, and alos a new and proud owner of a ball python named Batista. i have a quick question...Batista has eaten 3 times in the 15 days i have had him but has yet to make a poo poo. is this normal? should i keep feeding if he hasn't went?
Thanks a ton!
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Re: new comer
hi welcome to the site!
Ball pythons go poo when they want to go poo...you don't have anything to worry about yet. What's his size? and what's he feeding on?
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Re: new comer
Hi Welcome to BP.net!
It is normal for snakes to go long periods of time between pooping. Just make sure your humidity levels are at the proper levels (50-60%..measure humidity with a digital hygrometer, not one of those dial things.. they are junk)
Ball pythons should only be feed once per week at most.. 3 times in 15 days is a bit much. Remember you should not handle your snake for 48 hours after feeding.. so feeding only once per week leaves you more 'handling time' as well.
Hope this helps. :)
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Re: new comer
lol, wonder how many times ive heard this question.......
completely normal! :D
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Re: new comer
Most other pets are poo factorys (dogs, cats, birds, American bison), so one new to BPs would expect to clean up after them on a regular basis. Something goes in, you expect something back out.
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Re: new comer
Thanks alot to all who took the time to answer me! Batista is 24 inches long, and alittle bigger around then a garden hose. the breeder where i purchased him told me to feed him every 5 days. he is eating small adult mice, one per feeding. is that enough?
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Re: new comer
Hello and welcome to the site Tammy!
A small adult mouse should be suffice but with a girth a little larger than a garden house he should be able to handle a full grown mouse. Providing that you are on a once a week feeding schedule.
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If your just needing poop to clean up I'll give you my address. Tonight is the adult rack right.. Loads of nasty newspaper to deal with.. Oh and some aspen. LOL
No totaly normal some poop more some less often but if you feed and they dont poop for like months then theres a blockage problem.. LOL
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Re: new comer
hahahaaaa
no, i'm not jonesing to clean up poop. i have 2 small children, get plenty of cleaning in.
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Welcome to the forum! I would go along with the others who said once a week is enough to feed.. as long as the snake is not dehydrated (skin would be wrinkly and droopy if it were) I don't see any problem.. he will let loose eventually.
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Thanks!
i see you are from Rockford...we're practically neighbors. I liVe in the LaSalle Peru area...
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