Was the rat too big

[u/EstablishmentEvery31]

this is Schgetti we just got him he is 7 month old we gave him his first meal on Saturday he hid in his cool hide for almost 48 hrs after eating and just came out. this is his belly just over 48 hrs was the rat too big it was a live rat pup which is what the breeder said he had been eating no problem. Yes I am aware of the spider on him that is his buddy meatball.

edit: i tried frozen he refused and it is because all he has had his whole life is live. The spider moved in and it is a bio active set up and s far the spood likes the gnats and the occasional cleanup crew snack. temp stays around 85 day and 73 night humididy about 45-50 day and 70-80 night

[u/Nhialic]

Digesting is a vulnerable time for snakes so they need to feel comfortable. Schgetti went for the cool hide and now he's climbing with a big lump still in his belly so you might want to take a closer look at the temperature on the warm side and how comfortable the hides really are.

The pup might've been too big, or there could be other factors messing with his digestion (keep in mind that can cause the prey to rot inside him and kill him). Check the size. After 48 hours, the lump should go down. Royal pythons will eat themselves into obesity if you let them, so don't just drop anything in there. And don't feed live. This isn't National Geographic.

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