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Not pooping...
- Thread starter Lawcere
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LBoz
Original Curmudgeon
Hi Kate! :wavey:
I see by your last posts that you were worried about this a few months ago as well, right? And then she went on your bed? Ugh...I've been there! Yuck!
What kind of substrate are you using? Only my little guys are on paper towels, so that makes it really easy to find the waste. The others are on aspen and that presents a bit more of a challenge. Aspen seems to absorb the moisture, so I'm left with a dried out clump of poo that looks like it's weeks old when actually it can't be more than a few days old. I also use thick substrate so they can burrow, so digging down into four or five inches of aspen can make it difficult to find it. Because of that, I change out half of their cage weekly. I scoop out one side entirely and clean it with vinegar/then water rinse. I replace the aspen, and then I remove any waste I find on the opposite side, spot clean as needed, and during the next week's maintenance will clean that side. Then every 6-8 weeks I clean out the entire thing, disinfect, etc. So to make a short story way too long, it's possible it's becoming dried out in the substrate, and depending on what you're using, you might not even see it. Don't be afraid to just scoop some of that stuff out of his cage. Maybe while you're feeding him in his bin go in and search around. If he's still eating, chances are good he's also pooping.
I see by your last posts that you were worried about this a few months ago as well, right? And then she went on your bed? Ugh...I've been there! Yuck!
What kind of substrate are you using? Only my little guys are on paper towels, so that makes it really easy to find the waste. The others are on aspen and that presents a bit more of a challenge. Aspen seems to absorb the moisture, so I'm left with a dried out clump of poo that looks like it's weeks old when actually it can't be more than a few days old. I also use thick substrate so they can burrow, so digging down into four or five inches of aspen can make it difficult to find it. Because of that, I change out half of their cage weekly. I scoop out one side entirely and clean it with vinegar/then water rinse. I replace the aspen, and then I remove any waste I find on the opposite side, spot clean as needed, and during the next week's maintenance will clean that side. Then every 6-8 weeks I clean out the entire thing, disinfect, etc. So to make a short story way too long, it's possible it's becoming dried out in the substrate, and depending on what you're using, you might not even see it. Don't be afraid to just scoop some of that stuff out of his cage. Maybe while you're feeding him in his bin go in and search around. If he's still eating, chances are good he's also pooping.
wade
Save The Humans
Lori is very wise and I suggest you should listen to her.
If you like the beat of a different drummer, I personally suggest Metamucil (one level tablespoon) at dinnertime and 5 prunes in the morning. It works great for me and I am sure it will make you feel better as well. The prune dosage is an approximate and can be adjusted to suit your personal metabolism.
If you like the beat of a different drummer, I personally suggest Metamucil (one level tablespoon) at dinnertime and 5 prunes in the morning. It works great for me and I am sure it will make you feel better as well. The prune dosage is an approximate and can be adjusted to suit your personal metabolism.
Rich in KY
Fortunate Fool
Kate if you don't have one already, you can get a Sterlite or Rubbermaid container. Big enough for her to move around in. Put about 1/2 to 1 inch of water in the bottom. Let the water get to room temperature. Then let her swim in it. This will often help corn snakes to poop.
Nanci
Alien Lover
I personally don't track how often my snakes poop- I just find it and clean it up. I myself wouldn't worry if a snake didn't poop for a couple weeks. That being said, recently a person came on here and asked if he should worry that his snake had skipped a few meals, and we all said, don't worry, they can go months- and it died by his next post. So- no one can tell you on the forum that your snake is ok and don't worry and that it is normal. If something tells you your snake might be sick, the safest course is to take it in for a vet visit.
