Quick Question

[ReptiWoman]

Ive had my Sumatran Short Tailed Python for about 4-5 months now. He is about 1 year old and hasnt pooped since I've had him! I know they say that short tailed pythons dont go often but 4-5 months?? His temps on the warm side is 82 and on the cool 72. Humidity at 60-70%, eats a small rat once a week (has never missed a meal and has a wicked feeding response) and has shed twice.

Is this normal for him to go this long with out pooping?

[RyanReptile]

Please correct me if I am wrong but isn't 82 kind of cool for the warm side?

[ReptiWoman]

Please correct me if I am wrong but isn't 82 kind of cool for the warm side?

Short tails thrive at 80-85 degrees. As they get older some adults will want warmer temps but most prefer 80-85.

[RyanReptile]

Alright I just wasn't sure. Have you maybe tried soaking him? I've heard this is supposed to help.

[ReptiWoman]

Alright I just wasn't sure. Have you maybe tried soaking him? I've heard this is supposed to help.

Yup lol he's fully hydrated. I guess he's just not ready.

[KORBIN5895]

Marvelfreak has a thread about this.

[Aaron_S]

Quick answer...it's fine.

[Terranaut]

In short I wouldn't worry. I always try to have a slightly too warm hot side for all my snakes. That way if they need a metabolism boost ,they have it available. If not they won't go there. ALL of my snakes use it. After a meal or when they feel they need it. In the wild sitting in the sun heats them up more than 82º for sure. Just a thought.

[KORBIN5895]

I don't think short tails don't sit in the sun often. I believe they spend a lot of time buried in mud.

[Terranaut]

Sorry I was generalizing. ;)

[smy_749]

I don't think short tails don't sit in the sun often. I believe they spend a lot of time buried in mud.

Double negative, so you do think short tails do sit in the sun often!

I'm in the airport in Cairo waiting for 5 hours before my next flight to jordan lol

[KORBIN5895]

Double negative, so you do think short tails do sit in the sun often!

I'm in the airport in Cairo waiting for 5 hours before my next flight to jordan lol

I'm pretty sure short tails don't sit in the sun often as they spend a lot of time buried in mud. ;)

[smy_749]

I'm pretty sure short tails don't sit in the sun often as they spend a lot of time buried in mud. ;)

Yea but what you said means they spend alot of time in the sun :P thats why I said it. Isn't it pretty difficult for a short tail to find a basking spot anyways under the canopy?

[KORBIN5895]

I've never been there so I haven't a clue how hick the trees are.

[ReptiWoman]

Thank you!

[marvelfreak]

How often do you handle your Borneo? What size food does it eat and how big is it? Pictures would help.

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/python-curtus/88749-milking-borneo-blood-python.html

[Theweinz]

I just got done "milking" my yearling Blood and it worked beautifully. About 6 rock hard uric acid pellets came out and then she pooped. She had not pooped in over 5 months. She looked more comfortable and immediately asked for two shots of Jameson on the rocks!;) Just kidding about the latter. Seriously, it worked great. Just a light, deep message, NO hard squeezing- that could really hurt them. Thanks for the tip Marvelfreak!

How often do you handle your Borneo? What size food does it eat and how big is it? Pictures would help.

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/python-curtus/88749-milking-borneo-blood-python.html

[marvelfreak]

I just got done "milking" my yearling Blood and it worked beautifully. About 6 rock hard uric acid pellets came out and then she pooped. She had not pooped in over 5 months. She looked more comfortable and immediately asked for two shots of Jameson on the rocks!;) Just kidding about the latter. Seriously, it worked great. Just a light, deep message, NO hard squeezing- that could really hurt them. Thanks for the tip Marvelfreak!

No problem.

[GUITARZAN509]

They need some exercise to help, most BST's arent very active