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    Good idea or not?

    My bp hasn't pooped in like 3 weeks. Should i stop feeding him for a week or 2 until he finally go? I don't want him to get too backed up. Is this normal? Good idea or not?

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    Re: Good idea or not?

    Quote Originally Posted by breadpython14 View Post
    My bp hasn't pooped in like 3 weeks. Should i stop feeding him for a week or 2 until he finally go? I don't want him to get too backed up. Is this normal? Good idea or not?
    Your snake will poop when it is ready. No need to stop the feedings. In fact, depending on how big your snake is it might be time to bump up the prey size. What kind of prey are you currently feeding?

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    Re: Good idea or not?

    He is 400 grams and I'm feeding him weaned rats

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    Re: Good idea or not?

    Quote Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr View Post
    Your snake will poop when it is ready. No need to stop the feedings. In fact, depending on how big your snake is it might be time to bump up the prey size. What kind of prey are you currently feeding?
    He's 400 grams and I'm using weaned rats

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    Re: Good idea or not?

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    He is 400 grams and I'm feeding him weaned rats
    That sounds about right. Usually when they go through a shed is when they will leave you a nice present. Has your snake shed at all recently?

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    Re: Good idea or not?

    Quote Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr View Post
    That sounds about right. Usually when they go through a shed is when they will leave you a nice present. Has your snake shed at all recently?
    Yea he had one like a month ago. Plus he never goes to the hot side so worry about him digesting his food properly. My Temps are good hot side 91 and the ambient temp between 80 and 83

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    Re: Good idea or not?

    Your temps sound great. I have two females and the only time they lay on the hot side is after eating or when they are in shed. How many days are you spacing between the feedings? You might want to feed every five days at this point.


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    Re: Good idea or not?

    Quote Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr View Post
    Your temps sound great. I have two females and the only time they lay on the hot side is after eating or when they are in shed. How many days are you spacing between the feedings? You might want to feed every five days at this point.


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    Yes mine does the same thing when in shed. I feed every 5 days exact and he eats with no problem. I'm just worried because he was going once at week at point and it's like once a month I guess. Making sure it's not a digestion issue.

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    They poop when they feel like it and not a moment sooner. No need to worry about it unless his back end around his vent is obscenely swollen or excessively hard to the touch, which could be signs of a problem.

    Otherwise, just sit back, feed normally, and expect a big smelly present in your future.

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    Re: Good idea or not?

    Quote Originally Posted by Daigga View Post
    They poop when they feel like it and not a moment sooner. No need to worry about it unless his back end around his vent is obscenely swollen or excessively hard to the touch, which could be signs of a problem.

    Otherwise, just sit back, feed normally, and expect a big smelly present in your future.
    Lol never thought I would be so excited to clean up some defecation in the future. Lol
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