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jono-r
New Member
United Kingdom
99 Posts |
 Posted - 11/05/2010 : 17:40:41
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one of my brbs normally has a number 2 about every 10 days.
however she has now not been for over a month. is she constipated?
when should i get concerned and what can i do?
its a new one on me, an i dont fancy bathing her as she can be a bit fiesty.??????????????// |
1.1.0 brb
2.0.0 corns
1.0.0 mexican milk 1.0.0 cali king
0.1.0 bullsnake
1.1.0 beaded dragons 1.0.0 african pygmy hog 3.3.0 cats
0.4.0 guinie pigs
2.0.0 gerbils
lots of fish
coming soon,a pair of northern pines ready to breed next year.
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 chile rose |
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Kazerella
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2010 : 15:06:22
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Bathing her is a good way to make her poo though  |
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munchmat
Snake mite
United Kingdom
32 Posts |
Posted - 06/06/2010 : 21:58:05
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| jono-r. a have a sibling of youe zeus. having the same problem , not gone for a no 2 since i got him???? bathing the way forward ? |
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jono-r
New Member
United Kingdom
99 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2010 : 09:25:31
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| YEP I THINK SO. WHATS THE HUMIDITY LIKE? |
1.1.0 brb
2.0.0 corns
1.0.0 mexican milk 1.0.0 cali king
0.1.0 bullsnake
1.1.0 beaded dragons 1.0.0 african pygmy hog 3.3.0 cats
0.4.0 guinie pigs
2.0.0 gerbils
lots of fish
coming soon,a pair of northern pines ready to breed next year.
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 chile rose |
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daveinflames
New Member
United Kingdom
66 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2010 : 12:21:15
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| i would recommend a bath aswell i have todo this every other day for my bearded dragons aswell as my royal every time she sheds |
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munchmat
Snake mite
United Kingdom
32 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2010 : 22:38:51
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| still no number 2's. do i stop feeding till manny delivers the goods ! he eats real well . been bathing him evey other days for ages now, with no results. is there a suppliment the vet could give him?? how long do you leave it till you do what ????? shame he doesnt eat oranges , that normally works for me !(soz!) maybe 6-7 weeks now. looks like hes getting a little fat too ! |
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Kazerella
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2010 : 14:40:36
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What's the set up like? Is she on eco-earth substrate with springtails? Sometimes I don't see Ruby's poos because if they are small and the custodians get to it first they can eat a small sized poo in a few hours.
If not, maybe take her to a rep shop. They might have something you can buy over the counter that helps. |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
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Posted - 12/08/2010 : 20:04:44
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Again, just catching up….
Stool retention does occasionally happen with rainbows. It can also, however, be a hidden poop – mine will sometime hide it in a corner or under the substrate, leaving me worried until I find the (long-dried) remnants. Check around before you worry too much.
If you’re sure it is retention (and a fat appearance is a fair sign), Kazerella is 100% right, a bath is the best way to try and resolve it. Munchmat, I see from your last post you tried this (Jono-r, have you?), but what temp was the water and how long did you let him soak? Make the water *slightly* warm and let him soak for a good 30-60 minutes (put a lid on the container if you have to keep him in it).
If you really want to go the distance, gently massage his lower half – though I’ve only tried it once and could not swear by results, I’ve heard other experienced rainbow keepers say that works.
(Munchmat, lol on the oranges.)
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Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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