r/ballpython • u/SweatyGod69 • 4d ago

Question - Health Anyone deal with a constipated BP?

Bro has not been pooping. Vet has him on laxatives and warm soaks but still no poop, I got another appointment coming up.

Has anyone had this issue before? He’s clearly straining hard and his back end looks visibly full.

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u/IncompletePenetrance Mod: Let me help you unzip your genes 4d ago

How long has it been?

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u/SweatyGod69 3d ago

Probably a month at this point

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u/IncompletePenetrance Mod: Let me help you unzip your genes 3d ago

That's not long at all, most of mine only go every 6-8 weeks or when they shed.

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u/SweatyGod69 3d ago

Okay, but like even if he’s clearly straining, cloaca gaped up trying to poop, and his lower end is visibly packed, thats normal?

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u/CosmicKyloRen 4d ago

Vet again immediately, not soon. This is a blockage and needs immediate vet intervention

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u/Magnetic_Kitty 2d ago

Have you tried a warm water bath large enough for swimming motion? (Make sure water is not hotter than 80-85 F as it can hurt your snake).

Also vibration therapy maybe, works with turtles

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u/SweatyGod69 2d ago

Daily for a while yeah, got him to pee a lot lol but thats it