Fun topic to start my Forum-posting career, but here goes...
Brought home a juvenile BRB about 4 weeks ago. Have fed him (Severus - named by my 13yr old daughter) 4 times with no output. (or at least not one I could find). Here is some info to help:
Snake details
Size: 14-16 inches (I haven't held him straight next to a tape measure yet.)
Weight: not sure, but heavier (and longer) than a month ago when we brought him home
Conditions
Temp: 85 warm side (set to drop 5 degrees overnight)
Humiditiy: 65%-75% with spray-down once a day
Substrate: Eco-Earth type coconut husk (x1 inch), some Reptibark on top of that (1/2 inch), and sphagnum moss piled here and there
Feeding: Done outside of terrarium (so I don't think it's impaction)
Amount of food: started with 1 pinky, then 2 per feeding (last 2 weeks)
Behavior- He's active when we take him out to hold him, and is exploring terrarium at night.
- Moves just fine. (smooth, even motion)
- No visible swelling or bloating.
- Soaked him in luke-warm tub x10 mins today - swam like a champ
After searching/reading a lot, I'm beginning to think he's not getting enough food. ?? Any other thoughts?
No Poop!
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