I have a red blood that is about a year old that will not defecate. I am a reptile zookeeper and have talked to our staff vet and a couple of other breeders, but they don't have an answer either. I have tried increasing humidity and soaking weekly with no results. The snake eats fine and has had a couple of enemas, but still will not poop on it's own. Was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if there is a solution, as this is a female I was going to use for breeding, but I am concerned there would be a problem as a result. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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python will not defecate
snakespeed
Jun 29, 2003 06:53 PM
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peregrinefalcon
Jun 30, 2003 05:38 AM
They really don't defecate that much, mine go about every two months. Don't worry its normal. I don't why they "save it up" but that is what they do. When did you get her and when was the last time she defecated? And what is an enema, I've never heard of that before.
Adam
>>I have a red blood that is about a year old that will not defecate. I am a reptile zookeeper and have talked to our staff vet and a couple of other breeders, but they don't have an answer either. I have tried increasing humidity and soaking weekly with no results. The snake eats fine and has had a couple of enemas, but still will not poop on it's own. Was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if there is a solution, as this is a female I was going to use for breeding, but I am concerned there would be a problem as a result. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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