My BP questions/status

[tttaylorrr]

I'm throwing out another quick little update.
I just found poop in one of my BP's new hides. It's awfully strange because he hasn't eaten in about two weeks. He had some strange little red/orange dots near his poop. Is that fine? I also noticed a few more dots in his tub after he shed. Any answers are appreciated.

young ball pythons will hold in their waste for a loooong time. since they're ambush predators, they can't really poop in their hiding spot as it will smell and give them away.

as for the red spots: how long ago did he shed and when did you first see his poop and red/orange dots? during the shedding process, as the skin is being pulled from the anal vent, a beep's booty can get a bit irritated and possibly have a spot or two of blood. it happens. i personally have never experienced this, but i have seen my oldest male with a VERY red and slightly swollen cloaca RIGHT after a shed. it was alarming, but it returned to normal after about half a day.

do you have any pics of what you're describing?