The snake is stressed out-probably with that rat encounter. Usually a retic will take a warm, frozen thawed rodent wiggled off tongs. At least try a fresh, pre-killed rat. Try to get him on F/T as soon as possible even if you have to let him get hungry for a while.

The urination/defication is a natural defense mechanism. I would put him in a low traffic, quit area for a few weeks and start limited, slow, gentle handling after that. Bill
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...three years ago it was just another snake cult...
The Retic is King.
Anacondas-the other Dark Side.
Afrocks-the dark side of the Dark Side.

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