Spots of blood...

[Snake_Whisperer]

Hi gang, noticed tonight my hatchie BHP had passed some urates but in it and in a couple spots around the enclosure were spots of blood. I gave him a good once over but he doesn't seem to be injured. Any ideas what this may be symptomatic of? Worms maybe?

 

[spilota_variegata]

I've never had experience with bloody urates before and the limited reading (only since you've posted this thread) seems to suggest there could be a problem that warrants a visit to the vet. One page stated that any blood in a snake's urate is bad and a bacteriological exam by your vet will need to be performed. Another person who posted on another site with a similar problem found his snake was suffering from amoebic dysentry. I find the latter unlikely as dysentry (IMO) would also mean your snake would have the runs.

Sorry for not being any help. I hope someone with experience in this matter can shed some more light on the problem. If anything, this will bump your post up. Good luck.

 

[Snake_Whisperer]

Thanks for the effort mate, actually, I spoke with the breeder and he reckons it's not blood but just an element of the urate itself. Will be keeping a close eye on my little fella for a bit tho!