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Old 11-15-15, 07:57 PM   #1
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Hi all, I joined the forum hoping to get some input about my Mexican King Snake. He seems to be constipated. I have tried giving him 15 min warm water baths for 3 days now. He has not pooped in over a week. He is about 8 months old. Not sure at what point I need to consider the vet.

I also have a blue tongue skink and a crested gecko.
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Old 11-15-15, 10:29 PM   #2
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Welcome and best wishes Churton. A week without pooping doesn't sound unusual. Are your temps and humidity on par? Is there a hard lump near the snake's vent? Could he be getting ready for a shed? There are a few reasons why it hasn't gone potty. I wouldn't worry yet. Just keep a close eye on him.
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+1 with what Ziggy said. The other question I have is have you gone to a larger food size? That will increase the time between poops.
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Old 11-18-15, 03:58 PM   #4
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He is doing much better now. I guess he just needed some time. Thank!
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Old 11-18-15, 11:05 PM   #5
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Welcome, glad your snake is doing better
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Welcome to the forum. Absolutely 1 week is no time for a snake to go without defecating. They all hold on to it for various reasons. Doesn't necessarily mean there is something wrong. Relax and keep an eye out. Lol.
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