Quote Originally Posted by blackcrystal22 View Post
That probably is a sign of parasites. Take her to get a fecal done.

You might want to think about feeding in the enclosure to avoid this from happening again. :]
Ironic that i finally decided to ask and post today. I just got home from work and my reptile room smelled. I looked over and she had defecated, not alot but it was still something. Black in color, white eurates not too far away. Figures. She isn't quite as bloated but her belly still seems a little 'soft' down near her vent.
Anyway, i'll take her to the vet to double check regardless, still seems like there is a parasite possibility.
As for the enclosure, since then i had changed cages and this one allows me the ability permanently segregate a section which i use specifically for feeding, unless she looses the prey then it's in a sprinkles container until they annoy her.
Subsequently, the newts are looong gone. My daughter decided that leaving them with a babu snapping turtle would be a good idea. She poured all her newts in there with him because he 'needed company.' Well, the turtle is fat now.
Thanks Jess, Littleindiangirl, and floridahogs for all the help! I'll keep youy guys updated on what the vet says.