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Originally Posted by Cmwells90
I don't disagree with your decision, however think about this. Are you actually qualified to provide a correct diagnosis? It could be a simple constipation, it could be nothing and you're worried about something normal, it could be a parasite causing obstructed bowels, it could be a lot of things. Also these "Home remedies", have they been tested by actual professionals who have degrees or just some person at home who tried something crazy and it fixed their issue (which they may have also thought there was an issue when there really wasn't.) Is it worth risking your snake's life? The "remedy" could do more harm than good, or it could be something life threatening and while you're trying to fix it, it could get worse and you'll lose your snake. These are the options I run in my head whenever I make a health decision for anything, pets or children. Just think about the long run, not the right now, is all I'm saying.
Edit: Also remember, you came here with an idea, not a determined issue, looking for advice from people with more expirence. That was a great step, but don't get upset if we think the final decision is a little lacking in a resolution, we're just telling you what's worked best for us.
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Turns out it was constipation as after a warm soak every day and a massage he finally went after we gave him a longer massage and soak. I know I should have taken him to the vets and what you're saying is correct, but all the signs pointed to constipation online, and these were sites where people who bred ball pythons as a profession, plus the ways they described seemed like they'd work, and I'm lucky they did. I'm quite stubborn when I put my mind to something, and I know I came across as quite defensive, and I was, sorry, it's just I can't afford vets right now, in the future I will be as I'm going to put a pot aside his tank and fill it every now and then for a vet bill if it were to come along in the future. Thanks for your input though, again, sorry if I seemed to be getting rude!
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