How long is to long?

[ballpythonluvr]

My male normal has not defecated since April 21st. He had been off feed for a little while but has since started eating again. I know he is not dehydrated becaause he urinates quite often and his skin isn't dry or wrinkly. I do not see or feel any swelling on him. I have tried to soak him and it has not helped him to defecate. I am worried about constipation. I do notice that his colors are starting to darken up and that he should soon be entering a shed cycle. He is due to be fed tonight. He is currently feeding on live small rats. I have never encountered this issue with a bp before. Perhaps I am just being overly paranoid. I will take him to the vet soon though if he does not defecate.

[llovelace]

If he has water, and is not dehydrated, he will poo when he's ready

[ballpythonluvr]

If he has water, and is not dehydrated, he will poo when he's ready

Ok. Thank you for the quick response, much appreciated. Puts this paranoid mind of mine at great ease.

[Inknsteel]

Yup, as long as you're providing fresh water, he should go when he's ready... Mine usually go when they shed, so you may be getting a present soon. If not and you're worried about it, give him a lukewarm soak for about 15 minutes and that tends to move things along...