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    Yet another question about poop

    So Ive had my BP since August, hes now about 160ish grams. I know they dont poop very often at all because they are absorbing everything but Im just a tad worried and wanted to be set at ease. He has only pooped once so far and it was right after his shed. I expected him to poop again when he shed this past Thursday evening. He didnt. Ive given it a few days to see if he would but no luck. That means he has pooped once since August. There were some urates and such last time I cleaned his cage out though. He is in good spirits, eats very well, fine being handled and all. Just wondering. Thanks all!

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    Re: Yet another question about poop

    how often do you feed? are you using any belly heat?




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    They on a rare occasion become constipated. The it is not something easily missed they take on a bloated look and seem to be puffy with gas or air. Sometimes a lumpy appearance. all in all it is quite clear something is amiss. Typically 20 min soaks are suggested once or twice a day. I would not suggest this unless there is something that seems wrong. Something other than mammal instincts telling you that no poop for ages is a huge problem. Snake.

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    I use an under the tank heater and Im feeding him F/T rat pups. I think he's on the brink to move up sizes but these seem a fine size for nowI dont see any bloating or anything lumpy like that. I guess just keep an eye on it for now? Thanks for the responses.

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    You probably don't have any issue. Snakes with passing issues feel well bloated and odd. Soaking is often stressful so i'd avoid it unless you are truly concerned then it might be an option.

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