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To feed,,or not to feed ??
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Old 09-24-2007, 04:30 AM   #1
Droptines
To feed,,or not to feed ??

Should I feed my corn if she hasn't defecated since her last 2 feedings ?.
 
Old 09-24-2007, 05:10 AM   #2
diamondlil
Unless you have reason to suspect impaction I'd say feed, as the new food 'going down the pipes' could stimulate defecation. Any idea why there's been no poop? What size is your corn and what size prey are you feeding? Could be time to bump a size if everything's being used?
 
Old 09-24-2007, 09:35 PM   #3
Crowskin
Just another question to add to the important ones mentioned above me..

but what substrate are you using? I use coconut husk, and my snakes often bury under it, sometimes I can't find their droppings till I really mix the substrate around to uncover it.

I know, sounds pretty obvious, but still.

Good luck! Hope they clear up soon!
-Crow
 
Old 09-24-2007, 09:59 PM   #4
Sanebedlam
You could always try the long handling session trick that seems to work pretty good to get em to poo haha.
 
Old 09-24-2007, 10:10 PM   #5
Droptines
I have been doing the long handling sessions.She has NEVER gone "under ground",,besides,I think I would still smell something....
She eats mice in the 20 gram range(small adults)She is about 14 months old,30"+ long,,about 1" in diameter.
 
Old 09-25-2007, 05:22 AM   #6
diamondlil
To me, only fresh snake poop smells, when it's dry it's just a faint urine smell that lingers, have you sifted through the substrate?
 
Old 09-26-2007, 04:44 AM   #7
Droptines
No,,no sifting yet.I hate messing up all her tunnels.She sucked down a mouse last night,so time will tell..
 
Old 09-26-2007, 09:44 AM   #8
Checkerbelly
2 weeks, I wouldn't worry. Sometimes mine holds it for a couple of weeks, especially before a shed.
 
Old 09-26-2007, 01:55 PM   #9
wax32
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Originally Posted by Checkerbelly
2 weeks, I wouldn't worry. Sometimes mine holds it for a couple of weeks, especially before a shed.
Ditto! I wouldn't worry yet.
 

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