Loose stool question.

[SERPENT_MASTERS]

I have a female ball python that does not refuse a meal, hisses like an alley cat, gaining weight but has loose foul stool issues.

Do you know why a ball python would have loose foul stool? Can you give a reason or two? Thanks alot.

[stevepoppers]

Parasites comes to mind.

[llovelace]

X 2, Get a fecal done to rule anything out, if this is an ongoing issue

[SERPENT_MASTERS]

Parasites comes to mind.

Internal parasites came to mind. Thanks. Will see vet on thursday.

[psycho]

They also seem to have loose stool when they've been off feeding for a while and eat again and then they do what they gotta do and the first time they stool again might come out loose

[FatBoy]

How often are you feeding her? Over feeding, or feeding too often will also cause loose stools. Give us some details on her size, feeding schedule, and husbandry.

[akaprincesssophia]

im sorry guys but can u explain to me what loose stool looks like...

[DrEwTiMe]

Much like ours would lol. Runny and not able to hold shape very well

[BPelizabeth]

good answer drew as I was like...uuuuuuuuummmmmmmm!!

I would take in a stool sample to your local herp vet. Mine does it for free...so I cannot imagine that taking it in would cost much at all.

[Danounet]

In order for us to give you an accurate solution, you have to taste it and let us know if it is sweet or salty... This is very important!!



Just kidding! I would take a stool to a herp vet like it has been said by other members here.