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i was wondering how long it usually takes a young ball, about 3 months old to digest and pass a mouse?

Mine ate sunday november 13th and he still hasnt passed the mouse yet. There is though a nickel sized clump of white stuff that he passed. Is this bad or should i be worried?

Last night he ate another mouse, so he does still have his appetite and he's is acting normal.

thanks,
joseph
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1.3 leopard geckos
0.0.1 crested gecko
0.0.1 ball python
2.4 fancy rats
0.1 cat
1.0 dog
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My 3 month old male is doing that right now.

If you soak them in luke warm water (kinda feels a little cool to you), a lot of times that can act as a laxative. Take about 20 - 30 minutes, if no success, try the next day again.

My little guy isn't very happy about soaking in water yet, so I have to hold onto him, and then he's fine. It's pretty gross if you have to hold onto them to get them to go, but remember: it all washes off!

The white stuff yours passed would be urates by the way - snake "urine" - nothing wrong with that; it IS supposed to be solid. (or at least somewhat solid)

~Rebecca
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1.1 Ball Pythons (1.0 '05 Ghost, 0.1 '03 Normal)
0.1 Dumeril's Boa
0.2 American Pit Bull Terriers (40 lb darling lap dogs)

Thanks for responding!

Im going to try to soak him in like 3 days after i let his food settle first, then we'll see how that goes.

Yeah mine isnt a big fan of water either.

thanks,
joseph
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1.3 leopard geckos
0.0.1 crested gecko
0.0.1 ball python
2.4 fancy rats
0.1 cat
1.0 dog
www.strikeferalchildren.net

So i soaked him in luke warm water about a 1/2 inch deep tonight.

He urinated twice but didnt pass the mouse. Im going to give it another try tomomrrow. I was wondering though, tonight he didnt mind the water at all and when he was swimming around he put his head under the water twice. Each time he did it for about 2-3 seconds. Is this a bad thing or is it ok?

I talked to my friend whom i purchased him from about if i should feed him on his regular schedule or wait until the mouse passes. He told me to just feed him like normal. Does this sound alright or should i wait until he passes the mouse? ive had him since october 25th and he's only ate twice, on 11/13 and 11/21.

Sorry for asking so many questions and kinds being a pest. Just want to make sure he's alright. I appericate any advice.

Thanks,
joseph
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1.3 leopard geckos
0.0.1 crested gecko
0.0.1 ball python
2.4 fancy rats
0.1 cat
1.0 dog
www.strikeferalchildren.net

He's probably fine. If after 2 more meals, several soakings and still nothing passed, try calling a vet for some advice. The biggest thing you want to keep a lookout for on your end is that he does not develop a HARD, dry mass in his gut that he cannot pass. It would feel like a rock in the last portion of his body before his vent. If you feel a mass like that, you need some help from a vet.

My older female keeps her head under water, sometimes for a long period of time when I soak her. I haven't had a problem yet. Some people in this forum have warned against possible drowning. To avoid any issues there, make sure that he can physically raise his head out of the water on his own without thrashing. If you're really worried, then don't let the water get above the widest portion of his body.

Good luck!

~Rebecca
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1.1 Ball Pythons (1.0 '05 Ghost, 0.1 '03 Normal)
0.1 Dumeril's Boa
0.2 American Pit Bull Terriers (40 lb darling lap dogs)