Blood in Urates?

[Bogertophis]

This may be a really stupid question, but what if I can't get a stool sample by the time I go to the vet? She only passed urates today. Should I grab those and refrigerate them? They are currently sitting in the garbage just in case anyone thinks I left them sitting in the cage.

Yes, I would try that, it's better than nothing. Not a stupid question either...a snake that's not eating consistently CAN be hard to get a stool sample from, & while fresh is better, at least it's something & may help. This is likely an easily treatable G.I. issue at this point, all the best!

BTW, if this bit of stool is fresh now, see if the vet can check it NOW, even if an actual appointment has to wait. That's what I'd do.