how do you know when a snake is constapated and what can you do to prevent it?
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constapation
rusti
Nov 06, 2004 05:32 PM
Replies (3)
kylescott
Nov 07, 2004 01:34 AM
A warm bath in the kitchen sink works well.
kylescott
Nov 07, 2004 01:48 AM
You might notice that your bp isn't pooping and you might see a bulge in the snake. I haven't experienced it first hand, only what I have read in caresheets.
serpentcity
Nov 07, 2004 04:38 PM
...to help prevent it, make sure fresh water is always available.
Ball pythons not infrequently "hold on" to the stool until a shed occurs. They'll shed and then take one of those "mega-craps".
If you don't powerfeed this is especially common.
This really isn't constipation but rather normal bowel physiology for many BPs.
Hope this helps.
Scott J. Michaels DVM
Serpent City
