young ball python bleeding

[chris73]

My young female Ball shed last night and this morning I noticed some blood on her substrate. After examining her I found there was a bit of blood on her Cloaca. She seems fine otherwise - very active and alert and hungry, but I'm concerned. Before I up and go to the vet I was wondering if anyone else has seen this.

 

[Beardo]

Nothing to worry about....this is a common occurance with some Ball Pythons. Nobody really knows why it happens, but it no cause for worry.

 

[greenfiremajick]

old post i know, but if you're still having probs maybe some flagyll is in order?? this could be a sign of parasites....

My young female Ball shed last night and this morning I noticed some blood on her substrate. After examining her I found there was a bit of blood on her Cloaca. She seems fine otherwise - very active and alert and hungry, but I'm concerned. Before I up and go to the vet I was wondering if anyone else has seen this.

 

[chris73]

Thanks greenfiremajick, but all is well. Vet checked out OK and informed me (as DavidBeard did) that I need not worry. I'll post pics, as she's a real beauty! Big stripe down the tail.