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12-02-11, 08:17 AM
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Python not pooping =\
So, Static seems well I posted his post shed pictures the other day.
Thing is when he shed, I was expecting him to poop also, because he didn't poop the week before.
So I believe he has eaten twice now since his last poop.
As per some advice I gave him his very first soak in luke warm water last night for about 15 - 20 min. He swam a little bit and even dove head under a couple times but then wanted out, no poop =(
I believe this is week 3 that he hasn't gone.
Thoughts, suggestions?
Thanks!
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12-02-11, 08:25 AM
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Re: Python not pooping =\
Just keep feeding. Not all snakes poop on a regular weekly basis. I have some ball pythons that do and some that don't. If you see his backside starting to swell then I'd probably slow down/stop but until then he should be fine.
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12-02-11, 09:56 AM
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Re: Python not pooping =\
Hey,
So, I believe he has 2 small rats and 1 med inside him since his last poop.
I've never seen a snake with swelling from impaction or anything, though I think you'll agree, he looks okay right?
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12-02-11, 09:59 AM
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Re: Python not pooping =\
when I thought my boa was impacted I looked it up and it said that if the area around the cloaca was hard and swollen that it could be an indication of impaction not sure if its the same for pythons
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12-02-11, 10:00 AM
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Re: Python not pooping =\
He looks fine.
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12-02-11, 01:26 PM
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Re: Python not pooping =\
He looks fine, my JCP poops roughly every 3 months - tho we have just upped his food size so that may come down slightly
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Last edited by Lankyrob; 12-02-11 at 01:27 PM..
Reason: Brain aint working
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12-02-11, 03:05 PM
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Re: Python not pooping =\
Wow 3 months?
Ok whew.
I shouldn't worry about him then 
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12-02-11, 03:08 PM
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Re: Python not pooping =\
Looks like the nickname you chose might be an appropriate one! Just kidding, sorry couldnt resist
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12-02-11, 03:21 PM
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Re: Python not pooping =\
Since no one else has asked/mentioned, I'd just double check your temps and make sure they are in range also. If they are running a bit cold that could be slowing him down a bit.
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12-02-11, 06:12 PM
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Re: Python not pooping =\
Jarich, you are so right on :P you've no idea lol.
And the temp range in his enclosure is large, coldest part is 70, up on his perch is 91
He tends to spend most of his time on the ground hide on warm side, occasionally climbing up to bask for a few min then back down.
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12-02-11, 06:49 PM
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Re: Python not pooping =\
You shouldn't have a large gradient like that. 70 is pretty chilly, especially for a snake.
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12-02-11, 07:35 PM
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Re: Python not pooping =\
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaron_S
You shouldn't have a large gradient like that. 70 is pretty chilly, especially for a snake.
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It's quite good actually for a Morelia sp...
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12-04-11, 08:20 AM
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Re: Python not pooping =\
From the shape of that snake, I'd almost say it looks gravid.
Most Carpets are quite active animals, which keeps them fairly regular, but if it's still not emptying itself, it's either not had enough intake to output, or it's gravid.
My female jag (Sol) looked just like that when she was brewing some eggs - the swell is in the right spot. Any chance of getting a larger image posted to have a better look? A top view on a hard surface (like on the floor) would be best to tell is the thing is gravid.
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12-04-11, 11:35 AM
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Re: Python not pooping =\
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Originally Posted by CDN_Blood
From the shape of that snake, I'd almost say it looks gravid.
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Static is a boy
And, he has eaten 2 small rats and 1 med rat since pooping.. which is more then enough to make him poop. (I would think?)
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12-04-11, 12:07 PM
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Re: Python not pooping =\
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Originally Posted by neurotic88
Jarich, you are so right on :P you've no idea lol.
And the temp range in his enclosure is large, coldest part is 70, up on his perch is 91
He tends to spend most of his time on the ground hide on warm side, occasionally climbing up to bask for a few min then back down.
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your temperatures are fine mate
i give my carpets night time drops of 60f to 65f in winter,basking spot of 86f to 90f
carpets will poop randomly mate
unless you notice swelling,then thgeres nothing to worry about
nice looking snake
cheers shaun
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