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12-08-11, 10:12 AM
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constipation??
Hi guys
im looking for some advice
I have a 11 male cali king snake sammie
he has a large swelling where his rectum is
after looking on net and phoning vet i think its constipation i've bathed a couple times now wot else can i do how long should i have him in the bath for?
think itl be trip to vets tomorrow
any advice will be welcomed!!
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12-08-11, 11:49 AM
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Re: constipation??
You should keep him hydrated, soak him for at least 20 mins, and if he wants to stay longer just let him. Keep the water warm, a temp gun would help.
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12-08-11, 11:52 AM
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Re: constipation??
Are his temperatures high enough? They need heat to digest well.
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12-08-11, 12:02 PM
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Re: constipation??
Hi
I now have 3 temp gage as I think my heat ma broke n this has caused the prob
Sitting 79 c the now bathed again try again later
Got an app tomoz at vets for him they reptile specialists
Hopefully get something for him tomoz
Thanx
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12-08-11, 12:04 PM
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Re: constipation??
After soaking you can massage him gently and see if it helps a bit, but don't be forceful.
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12-08-11, 12:54 PM
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Re: constipation??
How long since he went last? How many meals since then? Is he acting normal( no sudden change in behavior) ?
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12-08-11, 01:18 PM
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Re: constipation??
hello and welcome
if he's still feeding,you can inject milk of magnesia or mineral oil into his prey item
1ml per kilo of snake body wieght is the reccommended dose
its called mouse/rat lax
once he starts to digest the prey item,the oil/milk of magnesia is released and helps lubricate his bowel
i'd try the warm bath method first though mate
cheers shaun
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12-08-11, 01:34 PM
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Re: constipation??
Double and triple check all your temps/humidity etc just in case there is an underlying issue and then follow all the advice above 
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12-08-11, 01:48 PM
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Re: constipation??
Thanx
I tried feeding him few days before a seen this swelling but he never ate it which isn't unusual he can go a while without eating
Well ave now got the temp gage that's attached to the heat mat ave another one in the tank and another digital one to the mat all sitting 79 c
A wiz frightened to try feeding again coz it ain't coming out
All try another warm bath the night
Least ave got the vets tomoz.
The swelling is soft is that normal for constipation?
Was trying to massage earlier when he wiz in the bath he didn't look distressed when a was doing it
Thanx again for the advice
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12-08-11, 02:11 PM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Re: constipation??
Isn't 79 Celsius over 170 Fahrenheit???
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12-08-11, 02:20 PM
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Re: constipation??
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Originally Posted by hez29
Thanx
I tried feeding him few days before a seen this swelling but he never ate it which isn't unusual he can go a while without eating
Well ave now got the temp gage that's attached to the heat mat ave another one in the tank and another digital one to the mat all sitting 79 c
A wiz frightened to try feeding again coz it ain't coming out
All try another warm bath the night
Least ave got the vets tomoz.
The swelling is soft is that normal for constipation?
Was trying to massage earlier when he wiz in the bath he didn't look distressed when a was doing it
Thanx again for the advice
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If your mat is set to 79 CELSIUS... you're cooking your snake. That's 174F! 
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12-08-11, 02:21 PM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Re: constipation??
That was my thought Alessia.. I hope he meant 79F
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12-08-11, 02:23 PM
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Re: constipation??
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That was my thought Alessia.. I hope he meant 79F
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yeah, me too 
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12-08-11, 02:47 PM
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Re: constipation??
Aw no sorry a did mean that oops a look like a daft now!!
For travelling to vets a wiz thinking of putting him in couple of pillow cases?
Obvious with holes mayb shredded newspaper?
Wot do yous recommend? As I've neva had to take him before
Thanx
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12-08-11, 03:23 PM
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Re: constipation??
One pillow case is enough. You don't need to pierce the pillow case, since pillow cases are usually made of breathable material. Just tie the opening of the pillow case into a knot. You don't want him in a container where he can slip and slide around. You want him to be in a secure spot so he won't get hurt or too stressed during transport.
Edit: putting him in the pillow case should be enough. You don't need to stuff it with newspaper shreddings or anything like that.
How long is the drive to the vet?
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