Hey,
I noticed the other day that my children’s python’s vent seemed to be stuck shut.
I thought that maybe he had a bit of stuck shed over/in there and figured that next time he pooped it would come off with it.
I checked him again today as he still hasn’t pooped, and it’s still completely shut. The vent does not open as if it is a flap, it is sealed closed completely. It looks almost as if there was an injury and it’s healed itself together?
I’m quite worried and can’t get into any vets today as it’s a Sunday.
I’m not sure how long it’s been since he’s pooped, as i only noticed this about a week ago but not sure how long it’s actually been. It literally just looks like there’s never been a hole there.
I soaked him in warm water for about 20 minutes, sanitised some tweezers and tried to gently open the vent but it was completely healed closed.
What could have happened and what can i do?
I noticed the other day that my children’s python’s vent seemed to be stuck shut.
I thought that maybe he had a bit of stuck shed over/in there and figured that next time he pooped it would come off with it.
I checked him again today as he still hasn’t pooped, and it’s still completely shut. The vent does not open as if it is a flap, it is sealed closed completely. It looks almost as if there was an injury and it’s healed itself together?
I’m quite worried and can’t get into any vets today as it’s a Sunday.
I’m not sure how long it’s been since he’s pooped, as i only noticed this about a week ago but not sure how long it’s actually been. It literally just looks like there’s never been a hole there.
I soaked him in warm water for about 20 minutes, sanitised some tweezers and tried to gently open the vent but it was completely healed closed.
What could have happened and what can i do?