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rocketcrotch · #1 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 02:06 AM

And no results for feces, poop or defecation.

I know that a boa should defecate every 2 to 3 meals right?

She has had her third meal with no deposit, and is starting to look quite fat. One mouse, followed by two rats. (The mouse was as large as I could get, as no rats were available)

I have tried to "make" her soak, bc I read that it should somewhat induce her into a bowel movement. She just won't do it on her own for more than a few minutes before she is back to climbing.

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

At what point should I get concerned?

bjstrosn · #2 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 03:00 AM

I've never had one go that long, usually soaking in warm water does the trick. Are the temps. and humidity correct?

rocketcrotch · #3 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 03:11 AM

92 on the hot side 84 on the cool daytime. 86 hot side 78 cool side nighttime. Humidity is at 76% hot side and slightly lower on the cool side. There is a drinking/soaking dish on the cool side as well as one on the hot side. I am at a loss as to where the stinkin pooparama is...

burmeselover15 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 03:49 AM

are u sure you are feeding her enough. a snake thats not feed enough doesnt have anything to put out because it uses it. also let her roam around for about 30 min or so give her some exercise some logs and stuff and trees to climb on and a bath or whatever order u wanna do it in and it should come out. if it doesnt then do alittle pushing down by her end or so and do a bath and alittle roaming some more. that should do the trick.

rocketcrotch · #5 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by burmeselover15

are u sure you are feeding her enough. a snake thats not feed enough doesnt have anything to put out because it uses it. also let her roam around for about 30 min or so give her some exercise some logs and stuff and trees to climb on and a bath or whatever order u wanna do it in and it should come out. if it doesnt then do alittle pushing down by her end or so and do a bath and alittle roaming some more. that should do the trick.

She eats every 4-6 days, a med rat. If anything, I think I may feed her a tad too much

rocketcrotch · #6 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 04:31 AM

I just put a lid with a cutout on her large "soaking tub" Hopefully, it will encourage her to stay in there and I will have a nice big turd in the morning. lol

She looks so FAT right now, I know she has to be feeling a #2 coming on.

burmeselover15 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 04:52 AM

the water will get cold watch that and also yea maybe alittle to much how big is she

rocketcrotch · #8 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 02:01 PM

well, she had a way to get out, + this particular tub is on the hot side. This morning, she was wrapped around the tub on the outsides. And DANGIT, no poopy.

She is 31" from tip to tail. I dont know her measurements in metric, sorry...

rocketcrotch · #9 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 02:22 PM

I take it all back, she shat behind her tree where I couldnt see it this morning. But I smelt it, and found it. Thanks for the help guys.

btw, it was HUGE. And she is being much more active now, go figure huh?

burmeselover15 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 08:58 PM

lol congradfulations and no problem glad it worked for ya