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Shortie666



Joined: 09 Apr 2008
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PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2008 1:42 am    Post subject: Liquid Black feces?? Reply with quote


Just after a shed my python secreted a black liquid along with some white urate. Wondering what this could be if it is a problem. He seems to be doing fine.
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tigasnake



Joined: 08 Apr 2008
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PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2008 2:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I usually check the temperature and parasitic attendance by dipping my finger in the feces and licking it, allowing my lips to smack while I taste it.

Send the poo to me and I'll test it out Laughing Laughing Wink
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JDS3



Joined: 29 Apr 2008
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Location: Ca
PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2008 5:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

tigasnake wrote:
I usually check the temperature and parasitic attendance by dipping my finger in the feces and licking it, allowing my lips to smack while I taste it.

Send the poo to me and I'll test it out Laughing Laughing Wink


Really thats wierd I thought I was the only person that did that.
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a_green



Joined: 26 Mar 2007
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Location: Vancouver, BC Canada
PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2008 7:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

GROSS!

Sorry about that, Shortie... we're usually a lot more helpful around here... Rolling Eyes

I don't think I've heard of this before... but as with many things, if your snake is fine otherwise, there probably isn't much reason to worry. I would just keep an eye on his poops in the future and make sure they're normal. If you see this happen again, it might be a good idea to collect a sample and take it (and your snake) to a vet.
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arlynos



Joined: 10 Mar 2008
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PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2008 7:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My first snake had liguidy blackish poops and urate at the same time and he died a short time later (not to say yours will to) though some temps and humidity and pics of the setup would be helpful. I didnt know what I was doing when I got my snake and it came sick so he didnt make it.



he was extremely thin and sickly but if yours is doing good then watch it till the next time it defecates and if it continues seek vet assistance.
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Shortie666



Joined: 09 Apr 2008
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PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2008 11:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

He has defecated normally this morning and also ate a medium sized rat. He seems to be his happy self thank you for you help Very Happy
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PyMama
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PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2008 4:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

All seems well....keep watch after next feeding and see how it all comes out! Very Happy
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