Help? Our 1 yr old Corn snake was unusually hyper active but wouldn't eat. After trying to feed him, we returned him to his container (40 gal) and he discharged a stream of very sticky mucuous substance with some blood around the edges. It was whitish (cloudy) and smelled strong. Also, he discharged a small amount of powdery yellow substance over his water bowl at nearly the same time. We have never seen this before and are concerned because of the blood. Is this a scent discharge?
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Mucus Discharge--not poop
zil
Mar 03, 2009 08:55 PM
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xblackheart
Mar 04, 2009 07:19 PM
snakes normally emmit a mixture of liquid with solids (as I am sure you are aware) similar to bird feces. If the solids are powdery the snake has digestion issues. I dont want to just say constipation, but something of the sorts possibly. Something is making the solids more dry than normal. As for the liquids having blood tinge to it, it may be a parasite. Coccidia for example can cause bloody stools in cats or dogs. Either way, take in a fresh sample to your vet. They can run it for parasites. Some may not be able to do it "in house" and may have to send it to a lab. Make sure the sample is fresh. You can put it in a ziplock in the fridge. Do not freeze.
Hope this helps. This is by no means the definite, exact or only answer. Call an exotic/reptile vet. They may be able to help you a bit over the phone or at least guide you on the right course. I would at least do a fecal test, especially since the snake stopped eating.
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