poo question

[Thunder Kat]

the last time my snake pooed was four weeks ago. she is 6 monthes and i've had her for 4. since i've had her she's went once a week. now she has eaten four times and not went. she has a small buldge by her vent and is quite wide. she is close to three feet i don't have a scale yet so i don't know how many grams. any advice you can give would be much appreicated.

[Slithers]

give her a nice soak in warm NOT HOT water. sometimes it will get them to poo.
Good Luck

[HelloSonya]

Maybe make sure it is drinking water too. When people are dehdryated, we sometimes back-up. I'd imagine the same concept applies to snakes.

[Thunder Kat]

thanks and yes she's dirnking same as usual. but i will try the bath tonight. thank you all for any advice you can give, the books don't have any thing in this department.

[Aric]

I really wouldnt worry about it, some will go often and some will go every few months. Ive had some poo every week for a month then wait an entire month before going again, shoot one of my females only goes every few months, and when she goes she really GOES.

[recycling goddess]

my ball goes whenever he feels like it. sometimes weekly other time 6 weeks between.

no worries... just leave it alone and it'll do it's business when it's ready

[Thunder Kat]

thanks for the bath tip i just gave her one and in 10 min she went in my garden tub. she needed that and that buldge i was worriered about is gone. there was this long white stringey stuff that was blocking her up. sorry i know thats gross but i was woundering if that happened to any one else's bp? she's more active right now (while i'm typing) than she has been in three weeks. Clair says thank you Slithers!!!!! you just don't know how relived i am (even though i had to scrub my tub down)

[recycling goddess]

the white is urates (sp?) glad to hear everything came out okay

[Slithers]

no problem. the water trick works like a charm.

like these guys already mentioned, sometimes they poo often, sometimes they dont.

No need to worry, But if you want to help them along, the water works great. Glad I could help!

Rick

[frankykeno]

The white stuff wasn't likely "backing her up". It's urates and just part of your snake's urination. They pass both liquid and solid forms of urine as well as feces.