How long do u let poo sit before cleaning??

[yeroc1982]

I just cleaned his tank the other day, fed last nite, and today there are 2 nice logs of turds and they are right beside and inside one of his hides. I just fed him a big rat last nite and dont want to spook him until hes is good and digested. Usually when i see poo, i clean it asap. Should i be cleaning it now or wait till he has time to fully digest?

[chris4554]

I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you just scoop em out real quick.

[yeroc1982]

I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you just scoop em out real quick.

Thats what i was thinking but i just dont want to scare him, hes been great, last thing i need is a regurge!

[RichsBallPythons]

I clean cages as i see it. Ive had one female poop while swallowing her rat.

Once she got the rat down i cleaned her cage.

[majorleaguereptiles]

If I'm working with newspaper as my substrate I clean the tub and replace the paper right when I see anything. If I have a substrate like cypress or bark, I'll spot clean if it's not on the tub. My only exception is during breeding they can defecate and I might let it sit for a bit as not to disturb the breeding. Then when I see a chance, I'll spot clean.

[mpkeelee]

I clean cages as i see it. Ive had one female poop while swallowing her rat.

Once she got the rat down i cleaned her cage.

HAHA...i guess she went from E to F in a hurry.

[JLC]

It won't hurt to clean up after they've eaten. Just gently scoop the snake out and set them someplace secure (like a small tub with a lid)...then clean quickly...and gently replace the snake. So long as you're not playing with the critter, threatening or antagonizing it...it's highly unlikely a little necessary movement will cause an issue.

[kitedemon]

As always Judy has this one. I'd just add make sure you support the body well, I personally use a small container as temp holding and will often place the whole container in the enclosure and let the snake leave on its own.

[bsash]

I clean up all messes as soon as they are noticed.

[yeroc1982]

sounds great. Im was just kinda worried cuz i upped his prey size, and hes got a nice bulge in his tummy from his food, thats all.