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I have a baby banded BP, and I have a question about his feeding schedule. I've been feeding him regularly, about every 7 days, and he has had 3 meals and has not defecated yet. Should I wait until he defecates to keep feeding, or should I keep feeding?

You don't mention the size of the food item. It's not unusual for a BP to go a month or more without defecating. I believe my "growing" BPs averaged 3 weeks while my adults averaged 5 weeks. I would not worry at this point.
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Jay A. Martin

Well, I wouldn't worry just yet.

BUT if you are worried, there are two things you could try if you think he's constipated.
1: Soak the food item (if it's f/t).
2: Give him a nice warm bath for about an hour.

That'll looses him up if he needs it.
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-Irish
My Snakes

Be extremely careful. Warm to us is often too warm for them.
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Jay A. Martin

Of course, my mistake not to be specific enough.

JUST slightly warmer than room temperature.

There we go.
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-Irish
My Snakes

I'm feeding hopper mice, and I think I'll not worry too much right now - I'll give him a good soak, and keep him on his regularly scheduled meals. He doesn't seem uncomfortable or swollen in any way, so thanks for easing my mind!