How long for a month-old snake to digest?

[Amanda47]

I recently got two baby corns, they're both around one month old. They both ate on Sat., June 15, half a pink each, cut lengthwise. Their first meal with me.

The ultramel pooped a few days before eating, but hasn't gone again since eating. I don't want to freak her out too much, but it looks like there's still a bit of a lump in the stomach area. Can't really tell for sure and didn't grab her for an examination. But no poop yet.

The miami hadn't pooped before eating, but has gone twice in the last 24 hours. Definitely no lump in that skinny noodle of a snake. Is very active, so not worried.

My questions: I know you can't compare two snakes and expect the same thing from both, but how long should it take a very young snake to digest and poop? And what should I do if it's been too long? Is it safe to swim such a small snake?

I don't want to wait too long to ask for advice, then have it be too late.

 

[Senusenu]

Mine passes it about 3 after feeding, and I will be feeding every five days for now. He's a couple of months old- no exact date, but he's still in the hatchling size. From what I have been reading, 3 or 4 days seems good for young snakes. If they ate on the 15th then you'll probably see it soon, but they all go at different times, so it could very well be a few more days.

 

[juliegarner]

My little one goes about 2 to 3 days after feeding, but they all have their own timescales.

 

[hypnoctopus]

Are you sure she hasn't pooped yet? If you're keeping them on aspen, it can be hard to find such a tiny baby poop.

It sounds like the meal size was fine for her, so as long as your temps are correct, I don't think she'll have a problem.