Is this normal? Getting worried.

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I'm confused because I looked all over the enclosure and I don't see any poop. Wondering if he is still slowly digesting what's in there? Argh, why don't ball pythons come with instruction manuals? To soak or not to soak?

Hmm, Noodle is going on week 6 at this point, right? Out of curiosity, have you tried feeling around his vent area just to make sure there isn't anything firm that could be a blockage, like a large/hardened urate? I kind of doubt it, since you mentioned he expelled a good amount of pee and urates onto your lap not too long ago, but it's always reassuring to check.

At this point, if you wanted to give the warm water bath a try, certainly I don't think anyone would fault you for it. Sure, Noodle probably won't like it, but it's hardly the end of the world for him, and if it works, you and he will both probably feel better for it afterwards. Just make sure to be attentive to the water's temperature (aim for 85 F, no warmer than 90 F), and supervise him - both for his safety, and so you can "encourage" him, if needed, to keep moving around (the swimming motions should help get his bowels moving).