Unusual Poop

[Gary P]

Spot cleaned my BP's tank today and there was a long (3.5 inchs) turd that was not the usual color or size. It was very light grey (the mouse I fed him was white) and seemed almost like a shriveled up mouse. I didn't notice any bones or anything like that still in tact. It was just very long and strange looking. He refused his meal a few days ago (it was a bit large, so I thought it was just too big for him). Tried again today, and he was not interested what so ever, he is usually a very vigorous eater.

[Archimedes]

Sometimes they will pass fur or anything that their body just doesn't need. However, him being off feed just after a strange movement could lead me to believe he's maybe having a parasite issue. I would take him to the vet for a fecal, asap. did you get rid of the strange poop already?

[Gary P]

Sorry for not being able to reply sooner, I've had a busy couple of days.

I didn't keep the poo.

Turns out he was starting to shed, that could explain the food refusal. I am going to wait a while and see what happens after he eats next time. All three of my BP's are shedding at the same time, what are the chances? haha.

[Reptile Frenzy]

We have had snakes crap some long thick dog turds before. Most are brown but have had some discolored raunchy ones before. Hopefully it isnt parasites and he is just fine!

[ElliotNess]

If the food item was too large it could cause it as well... I just did this with my redtail. Took the food no issue but was just too much mass for him.