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    Constipation? should I worry?

    I have a male normal that is @ 800 grams. He hasn't deficated the last two meals and he has taken to soaking in his bowl alot the past week. He is not in shed and no signs of an impending shed. I have heard that balls will soak to try to loosen things up if they are compacted. Should I start worrying or is there something I could do?
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    Nothing to worry about. I've seen them go months with out going. As for the soaking behavior, it's not unheard of for a BP to a "soaker", but it would be a good time to check the temps, humidity, and for mites. If every thing is up to par, you might just have a swimmer on your hands. If your snake doesn't have sausage butt, I don't think you have any constipation issues.
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    Re: Constipation? should I worry?

    It was mites. FOund just few but went thrOugh every bin. CLeaned and treated and replaced bedding with paper towels and Bathed every snake in the process. Hopefully we caught it early enough.

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