python problems

[adrian101]

hi im wandering how long it takes for a rat to poop out? the problem is i gave 1 that was bigger than its girth? will it still try to digest it properly?

 

[notechistiger]

How much bigger? It should be fine. You should always be able to see a noticeable bulge (so, bigger then the girth).

 

[funcouple]

normally takes around 5 days till your snake will pass the waste. just make sure your snake has heat and it will digest the rat. you will notice the bulge will be gone in a couple of days

 

[mysnakesau]

normally takes around 5 days till your snake will pass the waste. just make sure your snake has heat and it will digest the rat. you will notice the bulge will be gone in a couple of days

That isn't necessarily the rat he ate 5 days ago. Quite often the poop you see is from a feed from weeks back. Just make sure the temperatures are up nice and warm to aid digestion.

 

[Bax155]

Dont panic it will poop soon!!

 

[Emmalicious]

is this your first snake? because I use to be like that when I got my first snake, so nervous. Trust ME it will poo! just give it time and relax!

 

[pythonmum]

When they get really full looking by the vent region, some handling and exercise can help get things moving. Sometimes it's best to be around a hard floor or outside in these cases - and NOT wearing your best clothes!

 

[adrian101]

thanks to all from adrian101 so much help!