advice #2

Steph · 01-12-11, 09:25 PM

My children's python still hasn't eaten he deficated and urinated 3 times in less than a month should I take him to an exotic vet??

Damion930 · 01-12-11, 10:37 PM

How long has it ben since it ate last

Steph · 01-12-11, 11:43 PM

I got my snake from a breeder december 31 I believe the breeder said he ate around the 13th so he says but my snake is deficating and urinating its been 3 times in less than a month and when I saw him pee it was just liquid and green lime feces

Reptile_Reptile · 01-13-11, 12:13 AM

i think it should be fine. just keep offering the snake food twice monthly and once its not sketchy about its situation it will eat. snakes can go an easy 8 months without eating

Ch^4 · 01-13-11, 12:53 AM

Agreed with the feasting. However, I'm not sure that "lime green" fecal matter is considered "normal."

Reptile_Reptile · 01-13-11, 01:36 AM

oh i didnt see that part. it could easily just be urine and fece's and the color was mixed. i wouldnt worry tho unless there is blood in the stool or this discoloration continues

Steph · 01-13-11, 01:47 AM

i read up about children's python defectating
DEFECATION: Your snake has to get rid of its excrement just like any other
animal. It will usually defecate 5-7 days after eating, and it will have 3
components; a white chalk (uric acid – urine), a discoloured conglomeration of
fur (the pelt), and a dark brown stool (the poo). There will be a fair amount of
fluid at the same time. Snakes feeding on Pinkies will not have the pelt in their
defecation.

okay his stool is green and his urine was like white chalk but today fluid was coming out and green stool again hope he's not sick :/

other than that my snake is drinking enough water he's being active and exploring his habitat a couple of days ago when i tried feeding him he struck at the mouse but let go and was trying to strike at me and my bf so should i see a vet or not i dont want to go to a vet and spend money for the vet just to say he's fine thanks guys

Steph · 01-13-11, 01:48 AM

well his stool was green the three times he defecated

Reptile_Reptile · 01-13-11, 01:51 AM

hmmm. take him to the vet. they will give you a sample container and you will have to save the sample and give it to them at your next appointment.

Ch^4 · 01-13-11, 01:53 AM

You might want to keep a stool sample and take it, along with your snake, to the vet. Try to keep the stool moist (if possible); the refrigerator should work (double bag it or bag it and put it in a tupperware).

Lime green feces, three times in a row, sends a red flag up in my book...I may be wrong, but it's always nice to be safe.

(if it's more of a deep green, I would be less concerned, but lime green concerns me.)

Steph · 01-13-11, 01:58 AM

there goes my paycheck

oh well as long as i find out what's wrong with him and get him better thanks guys i'll post an update about his results thanks a lot guys!!!

pythonman · 01-13-11, 04:50 AM

Hi Steph.
As expected on this forum you have been givern excellent advice by all who have answered your post, especially keeping a stool sample.
I am loath to comment on what may be wrong with your snake as i am not a vet, but my suggestion would be, to contact the breeder/supplier tell them of your concerns, any genuine breeder will gladly take the animal back and replace or refund you.
Snakes do need to settle in their new enviroment, some take longer than others. I am sure you have researched the animal and temps and conditions are correct. Its good the animal is drinking and offering fresh water is 3-4 times a week admirable.
I would offer food, even leave a freshly thawed food item in overnight,snakes often pass a small amount of greenish material with uric acid pellets(note small amount).
Contact the supplier Steph

shaunyboy · 01-13-11, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ch^4

Agreed with the feasting. However, I'm not sure that "lime green" fecal matter is considered "normal."

you sure it was'nt lime green erates mate ?

a lot of my carpets throw these out

if it was feces was it runny ?

a lot of carpets etc go off their food at this time of year due to breeding season

are you handling your snake ?

if so i'd stop handling and give him some peace and quiet

only change his water as quickly and quietly as possible every 7 days

he may be needing time to settle in

what was he eating for his last owner ?

if it was rat pups these are notourious for giving runny poops

cheers shaun

**Aaron_S** · 01-13-11, 10:25 AM

I agree with Shaun all his points.

You seem panicky Steph and that's not good for your snake. Leave it alone for a week. Attempt to feed it then and see how that goes.

Lankyrob · 01-13-11, 12:43 PM

Mst admit in terms of poop i ga e my yoing corns rat pups instead of mice pinkies one week as it was all they had in the shop, very stinky yucky poo followed and as soon as they went back on ,ice all back to normmal.