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I have had my Blood for about a year and he has deficated only once, but is feeding regularly, not lethargic, drinking water,and handleable, is this normal?

Temps?
Prey size?
Animal size?
Feeding frequency?
Cage size?
Water changing frequency?

temp-80-83?
snake size-almost 2ft.
tank/cage-4ft sweater box with air holes
change water daily
feed every week/10days-rat pup apporpriate for size

temps are a few degrees low, which would slow down the metabolism. and the prey size may be a bit small, too, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. from everything i've heard, bloods are VERY commonly over-fed. they should be fat, but not FAT if that makes sense.

mine defecates about 3 times per year, or every 4 months or so. he/she is a late 08 and on sm rats every 12 days. i COULD move her to med rats, but i have no intention to breed him/her so i don't see the need to max the feedings. she'll stay nice and health for a LONG time

I still need a blood like that, it'd be my favorite!

you should bump the food size up.....

I've got yearling's on lg f/t rats...NUMMY....

warm soaks often helps too, on the poo...
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ok Zamboni, thx. will give it a try