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when a ball python poops will there be a yurate with it always

No — a ball python will not always pass a urate every time it poops. Snakes often excrete poop and urates separately, and the timing does not have to match up exactly.

What urates are

Urates are the white to cream-colored part of snake waste, and they’re the reptile version of urine. They may come out with feces, but they can also appear on their own.

What is normal

  • Some ball pythons poop and pass urates together.
  • Others pass them at different times.
  • The timing can vary with feeding, hydration, age, and individual metabolism.

When to watch for problems

A small change in timing is usually normal, but a reptile vet is a good idea if you notice:

  • No waste for an unusually long time.
  • Swelling near the tail or cloaca.
  • Hard, dry, or discolored urates.
  • Signs of dehydration, like yellow urates.

Simple rule

If your ball python is eating, acting normal, and passing waste sometimes, it’s usually not a concern that urates and poop do not always appear together.

TL;DR: No, not always — urates may come with the poop or separately, and that is often normal.