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I will be taking my two Russians, Spike and Ophelia, to the vet soon, and I was wondering about collecting a fecal sample. They always seem to poop every time I take them out and let them roam on the carpets, so that's not the problem, but I was wondering how far ahead I should collect it, and what I should put it in. Is a plastic baggie enough? I could be way off base here, any help is greatly appreciated.
~Nicole =)

The fresher the better, or at least less than 12 hours old, that's what my vet told me. Just pop it into a ziploc and stash it in the refrigerator until your appointment.
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Sohni
Northern California

0.1 Baja de L.A. Rosy Boa
0.1 Okeetee Corn Snake
1.1 Rubber Boas
1.0 Leopard Gecko
0.0.1 Hermann's Tortoise
0.0.1 Marginated Tortoise
plus my kids' herps:
0.1 California King Snake
1.0 Mexican Rosy Boa
0.1 Leopard Gecko

Thanks so much. I really appreciate the help. I hope all goes well at the vet.
~Nicole =)

Hope so, too. Dealing with parasites is a pain sometimes. Good luck!
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Sohni
Northern California

0.1 Baja de L.A. Rosy Boa
0.1 Okeetee Corn Snake
1.1 Rubber Boas
1.0 Leopard Gecko
0.0.1 Hermann's Tortoise
0.0.1 Marginated Tortoise
plus my kids' herps:
0.1 California King Snake
1.0 Mexican Rosy Boa
0.1 Leopard Gecko

How do you know if they have parasites? Can you see them in the poop?
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Becki

1 Husband
4 kids
2 Hermans
1 Dog
4 Finches
1 Betta