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So I know its a pretty funny question.. LOL! But how can I avoid getting crapped on? I swear more waste ends up on me than the bottom of his cage. I hold him daily so I am aware that's part of the problem.. LOL. Is there any pattern? I feed at the same time every week.. And what do you do when he is huge and needs to relieve himself? Im going to need a carpet shampooer.

thanks

I always get my retics to wrap their tails around my arm or leg. I haven't been crapped on since. I think they feel more secure that way.
I'm not sure if the size of the snake matters but mine are between 4ft and 12ft.

Same they need to feel secure and be supported and i have never had a problem. If u just grab them in one or two spots like the neck region and middle area and they are being held upwards gravity takes effect you can feel it sometimes when they moves upward through your hands.

Just try the rap around the wrist thing thats should help.

Well...with a smile on my face I offer three small observations that may help, timing, feel and observation. Timing, learn about how long it is for their input/output cycle. Of course this varies with size, frequency of feeding and temps. Feel, especially in animals under 8 feet you can feel when solids and fluids are on deck, proceed with caution. Observation, watch for body language, if you see the snake stretch out, move it's tail, or contractions in the lower third, find a safe place for it to take care of business.
Two other items to consider. Murphy's Law is always in effect. Carpets and pythons are not the best combination.
Good luck,
Josh

Tile the snake room is my answer I dunno if my wife will go for it but that is the eventual plan.

Thanks for all the posts! I will have to try the tail wrap.. My real problem is my snake is put ALL the time. He sits, on my lap, on my couch, on my table... all over I have learned as you stated I can get a sense of when its coming. almost down to the day at this point, so on those days he just hangs out either next to me on the couch, or on the coffee table... LOL. Much easier to clean! Also becasue he is still so young hes fed every 7 days, so its pretty often.

thanks for you time,
Ed

hi,

this is one of the reasons why I stopped keeping large pythons!! things that I found out over the years that can help.

1. Get the snake on a feeding/pooping cycle. I feed the snake and let her sit until she poops, then out she comes and I clean up. This can take 3 or 4 days.

2. The more you feed, the more they poop. I bet you can wait longer than a week on feeding and she will be just fine. Snakes in the wild can go months in between feedings.

3. I always soaked my large snakes in the tub while I cleaned their cages, make sure you get the temperature just right. If they still have to go they usually will go in the tub which makes for an easy clean up.

Hope this helps

PS
Keep a poop towel handy at all times!!