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RE: female albino burm wont deficate or eat.

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Posted by: HappyHillbilly at Sun Mar 28 10:43:24 2010  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by HappyHillbilly ]  
   

I wouldn't be too concerned about the irregular defecation at the moment, but, I do suspect some level of sub-optimal cage conditions. However, you should try to rule out a few things before you do set your mind at ease. Problem Solving 101 - Rule out what you can first.

Check for any signs of a respiratory infection.

Check the humidity level at various times of the day, and most importantly, use a decent hygrometer. Also make sure temps on both the hot/cool ends are where they should be.

Since you said cage conditions were good, do as John said and check for mites.

"...is it normal for burms to stop eating at certain times...?"

Generally:
* Some won't eat during shedding phase.
* Some sexually mature males stop eating during breeding season.
* Some sexually mature females stop eating from the time they ovulate until they lay eggs.

It's not uncommon for a Burmese Python to go a week, maybe two, without eating. Especially with adults. Body changes (maturing phase, etc...), environmental changes (including behavioral changes ), and health are the leading causes. I'd say that environmental changes are the most common as they are generally the key (trigger) to everything else.

Keep us posted, please.

Best wishes!
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