Noob question - how long from feed to feces?

[nwmagnolia]

So just got our first corn on the 11th. She's over 2 years old and we fed her for the first time on Wed the 16th. Saw the small lump move down her body but have seen no poop yet (had to go for the alliteration in the title!). What is the typical timeframe from feeding to elimination? Haven't seen anything yet and have checked pretty thoroughly in viv.

 

[bitsy]

It's very difficult to say but 5 days isn't too long. Digestion will be affected by how warm/cool the tank is, the size of the food when compared to the size of the snake and there's probably some genetics at play as well (i.e. were Mom and Pop fast or slow digesters!). Also, where they are in the shed cycle. If she's coming up to a shed then she might hold it in until she's got rid of the old skin.

If they get constipated you'll see a bulge at the vent which doesn't move.

 

[nwmagnolia]

Thanks for the info, bitsy. Most appreciated.

 

[Nanci]

Two years old? You'll smell it when she goes!