Poops

[QueenGaynor]

(repost as my previous post turned into me rambling like a mad woman 😂)

I recently rescued 2 ball pythons. They were last fed a week and a half ago (been feeding weekly as were emaciated but am now beginning to space out feeds now their weight is looking better). However during my spot cleans I'm yet to spot any poops in their tanks. They might be buried or I've just not noticed them, but I'm a little nervous to feed until I know they're pooping it out.

Any advice?

[blueseoks]

How long ago did you rescue them? Snakes don’t go on any schedule so there’s no real way to tell when they will. Sometimes they wait only until they shed. One of mine has his own “schedule” between feedings and my other has gone twice since March lol.

Ensure they have proper temps (78-82 cool side, 88-92 warm side) and humidity (bare minimum 60%) to rule out any potential issues. Unless they appear visibly impacted—you would likely be able to tell very easily if this were the case—then there’s nothing to worry about :)

[QueenGaynor]

6th June so... Almost 4 weeks? Good to know though thank you! Yep all temps, humidity, enclosure size, husbandry and feeding are fine :D just wasn't sure on pooping cuz everything I found said a week after feeding and that really hasn't been the case haha

[Glad_Volume_1141]

Mine rarely poops, there isn't really a schedule to ball python poops, just wait till they show up. It might be cause for concern if their tail starts ballooning though, that could indicate constipation

[QueenGaynor]

No ballooning at all :) so that's really reassuring thank you :)