Concerned about a female

[AjBalls]

Ok, so I have this little female ball python I hatched that I am concerned about. She is in the range of 6-8 months (I threw out my old record book). She has never refused a meal. But until a week ago I started to get concerned about her. She has not urinated or defecated in about a month despite eating a few meals. I didn't think much of it. So I started feeding her a little less. Now I notice that the lower half of her body is very squishy/soft. I think she's constipated, but not 100% (she's soaking right now), I've never had this happen before. She is a small girl around 90 grams or so.

Anyone have any suggestions as to what it could be? If I had more money, I'd take her into the vet, but I'm flat broke since I quit my job(injury).

[LadyOhh]

Well, soak and manipulate.

Hopefully its constipation, and if it is, that should do the trick.

If not...I'm not sure. Maybe Bloat?

[AjBalls]

Yeah, constipation is what I'm 'rooting for' so to speak.

Thinking back I had a similar situation with a larger female who finally defecated after about 10 rats. But I don't remember if she was 'squishy' or not.

[LadyOhh]

Squishy is better than hard in general...

[JAMills]

Well, soak and manipulate.

Hopefully its constipation, and if it is, that should do the trick.

If not...I'm not sure. Maybe Bloat?

Yep a good soak usually does the trick for me.
Let her soak for a little bit then gently slide her between your thumb and index finger with a little pressure ( Keyword Gently ) like you would squeeze out tooth paste.... But you don't want to brush with this stuff! Oh and another warning it can come out like a rocket! So be prepared for a little cleanup duty. If it doesn't happen with a little pressure don't force it you don't want to injure your snake. Then you might want to consider a vet visit or find a breeder in your area that can take a look at her and give you a better first hand opinion.

Question though, she is only 90 grams at 6 - 8 months of age?

[AjBalls]

Question though, she is only 90 grams at 6 - 8 months of age?

Yeah. Slow grower. Her sibling is over twice her size.

I had a similar situation with a female pastel last year. Barely 200 grams at a year old. When one I hatched a month later skyrocketed to 600 grams within 8 months.