Hello All!

Hollyb · 08-19-07, 02:56 PM

Hello, I am Holly, I tend to collect animals. At this point we have 1 blood python, 1 bearded, 1 iguana, 2 dogs, several fish, 4 turtles and 3 hermit crabs.

The Snake Guru · 08-19-07, 11:42 PM

Welcome to the forum!
~B~

reptilenut4sure · 08-20-07, 05:14 AM

Welcome. Feel free to ask anything.

Gerrior · 08-20-07, 10:47 AM

Welcome to the forum, would love to see pictures of your reptiles!

Hollyb · 08-21-07, 05:14 AM

I know this my sound silly, but I do have a question. This is my first blood python, and she is confusing me. How often does she go to the bathroom? She has 1 rat per week, eats well, and doesn't act as if she has to go. Seems all my others were more regular. Can anyone help? Thank You!

reptilenut4sure · 08-21-07, 05:27 AM

One of my buddies had a blood python and said his wouldn't go to the bathroom but once every month or 2 months.

Hollyb · 08-21-07, 06:20 AM

Thank You...It has been about that long, I guess it is time!

The Snake Guru · 08-21-07, 11:52 AM

Pythons can hold out for longer than a lot of other snakes, but if goes much longer than 2 months I would try a slightly warm water soaking....usually stimulates them to pass. And it makes sure there isn't an impact issue going on.

~B~

Hollyb · 08-21-07, 03:50 PM

Tahnk you so much for all the help. I will try teb warm bath tonight. It seems to have so long that I am starting to worry.

Paul_Begg · 08-21-07, 06:36 PM

I always use the 3 feeds then poop rule. ie if they haven't pooped after having three meals then they don't get fed until they do. As already mentioned a soak helps, and also just some excersise can often do the trick.
Cheers
Paul