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VenomAngel
06-26-03, 04:00 AM
ummm...my hogg island which ive had for about a month did something the other morning that im not to sure about...he pooed all over his tank...and i mean ALL over his tank, from top to bottom. but its not that that's bothering me it aws the fact that he excreted his rat...HALF DIGESTED! it was gross and im not to sure that thats normal. i was told that he has just flushed out his system but im not sure..any advice?

theroom101
06-26-03, 11:16 AM
I'm no expert, but I think that any time prey is excreted partially digested it means there is a problem. Most likely the temps in his environment are too low, preventing proper digestion. There could possibly be a bacterial infection, parasites, or something else. The pooing that you describe sounds like diarrhea to me. It sounds like he had no control over his bowels because it's pretty unnatural for any animal to cover an entire area with excrements. Anyway, I would get him to a vet for a checkup right away if I were you. Good luck!

LdyDrgn
06-26-03, 12:39 PM
Sounds more like regurge not defecation.

As previously stated, check temps and humidity and have him tested for parasites.

BOAS_N_PYTHONS
06-26-03, 12:46 PM
VENOMANGEL:

The first 2 replies to your post are correct, listen up and check those parameters.

Cya...

Linds
06-26-03, 01:53 PM
What did it smell like? If it was a super-foul odour that ran thick through the house then it most likely was a regurge. I would have to agree with everyone, regardless of what it is, that he should be tested for parasites, bacterial problems, and a thorough assessment of husbandry needs to done. Good luck and keep us updated :)