no poop or shed 7 weeks

[steve42683]

first off i wasn't sure if this should be in husbandry or general. But i've had my bp for about 7 weeks now and he has not pooped, I have cleaned urates and pee but no poop was wondering if this is something i should be worried about or not. In the begining he was covered in mites which was treated, wasn't eating first three weeks, (f/t), was underweight (about 18 in. and 62grams) slightly dehydrated, after the vet visit and force feed has been eating regularly and always ready and waiting for food on feeding day(every 5 days) i started out with hoppers 1st three feeding then switched to small mice last three feedings(possibly weanlings?) because i thought the hoppers were to small. he looks much healthier and has put on weight but is it normal that he hasn't pooped yet. could he be using all of the mouse because he was originally underfed or is he constipated and if so what do i do? I'm also assuming he hasn't shed yet because of being under weight and underfed he has to fill his skin back out before needing to shed there also hasn't been any signs of shed no blue/cloudy eyes no pink belly

[spaceturtle]

I'd say this is perfectly normal based on the situation you described. Just keep feeding and you'll see a combo of poop/shed in the next few weeks. Oh and major congrats on turnings things around for the little fella. You seem like you are taking good care of him. How are you doing on the enclosure?

[steve42683]

got my shed and poop today, perfect shed full o poop

[Chuck]

got my shed and poop today, perfect shed full o poop

Ha you just had to post about it first before it would happen Murphy's law right.


Chuck

[PsYcHo_99]

ur lil guy might be stressed.. its all good! glad it worked out.. 7 weeks.. must of crapped a mountain lol

[butters!]

well in your prior post your snake hasnt eatin anything to poop out.i read it finally ate so you will be seeing it sooner than later

[butters!]

oops,i guess its been a lil longer than i remember.sounds like you guys are doin good now.props to getting him care!