constipated boa

thefishofdoom

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how would you remedy a constipated boa? My boa has been constipated ever since I got her. She still poops but she's stays constipated. Please help!
 

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thats sounds strange how can you tell its constipated:

I use epsom salts for my fish when the need arises i'm not 100% but you should be safe using it on a boa just gut load your feeder or if his a baby a syringe without a needle should do it have no idea on how much though
 

Nic

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i had a albino burm that would not poop i just let her soak in warm water for a day then she pooped i would take it to a vet could be a problem good luck keep posting on its condition
 

Nic

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DeLgAdO said:
i agree wit nic

nothing like a warm bath to get the **** out of you :D


hey fella


what the temp of the boas enclosure?

:ROFL: aint it the truth whats the temp and humidity in there what are you feeding it
 

thefishofdoom

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the temp is 70s in the night and 80s in the day humidity dont know but i mister her every dave she has a large water bowl and she eats mice adult and i can tell shes costipated by looking at her she has poop writen all over her not litterly but i soak her when she needs to be and she poops and i can also tell by there is no poop in her cage.
 

Nic

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i would deffinatly take her to the vet and feed only after she poops that is what i do with my boa this way i know he is passing everything ok what kind of substrate do you use in her tank???
 

thefishofdoom

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the substrat is shreded aspen isnt that what is used for snakes
 

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My boa only craps about once every two weeks. How do you know your snake is constipated??

Also if you choose to soak make sure the water is TEPID not warm/hot.
 

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ill post pics next time and u see u see
 
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