My RTB shed a month or so ago, and I noticed after he shed he had some skin still attached to him and it was stuck to the cloaca. I got off what I could but it seemed there was still some there. There is no skin visibly still attached on his scales, but I'm wondering if something is wrong inside. He has eaten a couple big meals since then and it has been over a month and he hasn't defecated. I don't think I have seen him go this long without defecating and I have had him for years. Is there something I should do to check and make sure everything is ok? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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Has someone experienced this?
Clonez051134
Apr 21, 2011 12:18 PM
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rickmoss95
Apr 21, 2011 12:21 PM
wouldnt worry too much about the skin issue(unless it continues)...maybe check to see if your humidity is high enough. give him a nice warm soak and he may dump for ya. i wouldnt feed him again untill he does crap though....
Snakemanmoss
Apr 21, 2011 08:45 PM
I believe what you were seeing is the skin sheath on the hemi-penes, that should come off with normal voiding- that fact he has not defecated is a little more concerning, you can try soaking him in warm-ish water a couple times a day- and double check your temps to make sure it couldn't be anything environmental- if that doesn't work within another week ( making it 5 weeks since the last void?) I would consult a veterinarian, and make sure there is no impaction- that's just my opinion, I am no expert, good luck
Rob
