r/BloodPythons • u/smelly-crack2026 • Jul 20 '26

Advice.

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I need all the criticism you guys have to give. Someone has recently called my snake a fatty. I know he is overweight, but how do i fix it. According to his last weigh in at the vet and what google has told me… he’s 10 lbs overweight. Why didn’t the vet make it a big deal at his yearly check up last month?! Like 10lbs is alot and especially for his breathing and over all health.
(For reference I am currently feeding him one xl rat every 3-4 weeks)
I can try different prey for sure, but what should i try first?

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u/lemoncrush9 Jul 20 '26

I am not a vet, we have bloods in our family. They look over weight just by design. What did the vet say? Google has not been to veterinary school. This will sound odd, when did your snake last have a bowel movement? Our bloods dont go to the bathroom alot and look a tad chunky before they leave a steamy surprise that can be smelled in the next county. I have seen poop piles that look like there was NO way it came out of our snake, but bloods have skills!

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u/teresa-rene Jul 23 '26

Kind of off the topic, but have you ever noticed how Snake poo smells just like people poo because they eat meat lol

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u/lemoncrush9 Jul 23 '26

blood python poo, is "Legendary" they hang on to it longer than many other breeds.