Impaction

[Mitch21]

I've always read about people thinking their snake might be impacted but what exactly is this and what exactly can cause it?

Please be as detailed as possible...

Thanks!

[Kaorte]

Impaction is basically when the snake ingests something that it can't digest properly. Thus it doesn't pass through the digestive system correctly and causes a back-up.

At least, thats the best way I can explain it :/

[JeffJ]

think of it as putting too much toilet paper in the can.

it cant do its regular job because its plugged up. and therefor backs up.