This could be due to a couple different things. The most common response to this question, in my experience, is hook worms. But don't panic. Crypto is also a possibility, but again don't panic. Some other signs of crypto are lethergy, regurgitation, {within an hour or so after eating}, weight loss, and a hard bump in the stomache. Sometimes the rectum tares open just a little bit, as the poop is pushed out, and it takes a couple drops of blood from the tare with it. Snakes get hemaroids, and colon polyps just about like we do. Then when a mass of feces passes through, it causes a little bleeding. Sometimes during egg laying, the ovaduct, and or rectum can tare just a bit too. These things usually heal themselves.

My advice would be to make sure you use good isolation or even quarentine procedures, until you are sure the snake is not contagious. If it is hook worms, or crypto, you will want to keep it from spreading to the rest of your collection!

Next, go to www.arav.org Find yourself a good herp vet, and make an appointment. Try to bring a fresh fecal sample with you.

And whatever the vet does, feed smaller meals for a while, and see if that helps.

Lastly, keep us up to date. Good luck!
Airborne, All the Way!

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