My BP questions/status

[tttaylorrr]

I'm throwing out another quick little update.
I just found poop in one of my BP's new hides. It's awfully strange because he hasn't eaten in about two weeks. He had some strange little red/orange dots near his poop. Is that fine? I also noticed a few more dots in his tub after he shed. Any answers are appreciated.

young ball pythons will hold in their waste for a loooong time. since they're ambush predators, they can't really poop in their hiding spot as it will smell and give them away.

as for the red spots: how long ago did he shed and when did you first see his poop and red/orange dots? during the shedding process, as the skin is being pulled from the anal vent, a beep's booty can get a bit irritated and possibly have a spot or two of blood. it happens. i personally have never experienced this, but i have seen my oldest male with a VERY red and slightly swollen cloaca RIGHT after a shed. it was alarming, but it returned to normal after about half a day.

do you have any pics of what you're describing?

[Danya]

Sorry for my late reply, my internet went out. He shed two days ago, and he pooped probably a few hours later. Sadly, I already cleaned up after him so I can't take any pictures. I hope it's nothing serious. Thanks for your reply.

[Danya]

Well, it's been a whole month without any updates from me. There weren't any problems on my end, so I didn't really feel to update. I feel like I have accomplished a lot in the past month though. I finally got rid of the mites and have given my BP all of his old hides(I had to get a new one because he outgrow one), substrate, etc... After about 4 live feeding I finally got him to eat frozen adult mice without any problems. But, the best thing that I have done is get all my friends and family to really love my snake, so much that they allowed me to get another snake on my birthday(Mid-October). This is a very short update. Thanks for reading and helping!

[Craiga 01453]

Well, it's been a whole month without any updates from me. There weren't any problems on my end, so I didn't really feel to update. I feel like I have accomplished a lot in the past month though. I finally got rid of the mites and have given my BP all of his old hides(I had to get a new one because he outgrow one), substrate, etc... After about 4 live feeding I finally got him to eat frozen adult mice without any problems. But, the best thing that I have done is get all my friends and family to really love my snake, so much that they allowed me to get another snake on my birthday(Mid-October). This is a very short update. Thanks for reading and helping!

Very happy to read all is going well for you and your snake!!

[Danya]

Guys I need some advice asap. My BP is in shed and I decided to feed him and he took the frozen mouse. Now the problem, he left his hot spot and got into his cold side in the night which stays between 77-81 degrees. Hot spot is between 90 and 93 and is connected to a thermostat. Should I be worried about a refugee?? Thanks for reading, answers needed.

[Craiga 01453]

Guys I need some advice asap. My BP is in shed and I decided to feed him and he took the frozen mouse. Now the problem, he left his hot spot and got into his cold side in the night which stays between 77-81 degrees. Hot spot is between 90 and 93 and is connected to a thermostat. Should I be worried about a refugee?? Thanks for reading, answers needed.

No need to worry. If he's chilly he'll move back to his hot spot.

[Danya]

No need to worry. If he's chilly he'll move back to his hot spot.

Should I start getting worried because he still hasn't left the cool spot? Btw, It's been 16 hours since he ate. Should I in any case try to interfere? Thanks.

[Slicercrush]

Should I start getting worried because he still hasn't left the cool spot? Btw, It's been 16 hours since he ate. Should I in any case try to interfere? Thanks.

I wouldn't think that there's any reason to interfere. My little one is often found on the cool side of his cage, they'll go back when they really feel like it. You can keep an eye if you want, but I would say they are more than likely fine.

[Craiga 01453]

Should I start getting worried because he still hasn't left the cool spot? Btw, It's been 16 hours since he ate. Should I in any case try to interfere? Thanks.

Nope. He'll move when he wants to. Snake's have survived thousands of years without anybody moving them so they could be a bit warmer. They're very good at surviving. Just let him be. When he's finished digesting he'll start moving around more.

[Danya]

Nope. He'll move when he wants to. Snake's have survived thousands of years without anybody moving them so they could be a bit warmer. They're very good at surviving. Just let him be. When he's finished digesting he'll start moving around more.

But how can he digest his food if there's no belly warmth?