Not sure what's wrong..

[Qwerty3159]

I'm gonna try and have a fecal test done at a vet's. Unfortunately, this is of course two days after I changed the paper in his tank, and he refused food today, so I might have to wait a little bit before I actually have feces available to test!

[slipknot711]

let me know how it works out please. Also if you know of a reptile vet let me know?

[BLUESIRTALIS]

When is the last time you noticed new feces in the cage? Crawling around with his taiil up in the air could mean constipation or a blockage. Any pics?

i'm gonna try and have a fecal test done at a vet's. Unfortunately, this is of course two days after i changed the paper in his tank, and he refused food today, so i might have to wait a little bit before i actually have feces available to test!

[Qwerty3159]

Last time there was feces was two days ago after he had eaten and digested. There is no new feces as he refused food yesterday. I haven't tried yet today.

[Qwerty3159]

Sorry for the double post but I missed my window of time to edit lol. What would cause constipation? I'm fairly sure he has cleared out everything he had in him from the feeding several days ago. His temps are fine and he moves all around the tank thermoregulating and drinking. I'll try for a pic later.

[snakegirl909]

Ashley, I know of a reptile vet, but it is prob too far away from you.
If he went two days ago after he had eaten and digested it wouldn't be constipation i don't think. What have you been feeding him?

[BLUESIRTALIS]

If it's been that recent it's probably not a blockage or constipation. Most of the time when they crawl around with there tail up they're trying to pass fecal matter so it was just a thought! If it was some type of blockage you would most likely feel it by gently running your finger down the snakes belly, but since it recently passed feces that shouldn't be the case.

Sorry for the double post but I missed my window of time to edit lol. What would cause constipation? I'm fairly sure he has cleared out everything he had in him from the feeding several days ago. His temps are fine and he moves all around the tank thermoregulating and drinking. I'll try for a pic later.

[slipknot711]

[QUOTE=snakegirl909;260434]Ashley, I know of a reptile vet, but it is prob too far away from you.
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yeah i think it may be too far away. text me the address or website if they have one? there is one not TOO far from me i think but i had read a few bad reviews. i asked qwerty since hes not far from me

[slipknot711]

any way to get a picture?

[Qwerty3159]

A picture of the vent? Sure. He's pretty listless now so it was not difficult.
He also continues to show no interest in eating and without food there is no poop so I'm not sure when I'll be able to get a fecal... I don't think the tail is really a problem and he hasn't been holding it funny since yesterday.


Could his problem be brumation? I think it's odd that he'd start now but I guess anything is really possible.


Regardless, here's a pic. I have no idea why it looks red in one part but I can assure you his whole belly is that greenish cream color and its just the camera acting up. I tried to get his vent right on top of the black bar on the edge of the table- sorry for the poor quality..



Edit: Sorry I didn't answer some of these earlier. He's been eating fish and occasional nightcrawlers, and has been fine for 6 months up until yesterday.
Also sorry I didn't see the vet thing sooner. I don't know of any herp vets actually as none of my animals have ever had a problem. I'm looking for one