Definitely! Ill be sure to make updates and ask for more advice when needed! Thank you guys 🩷
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So I haven’t read through everything, but I got @caryl’s tag and read as much as possible. Was the feces lightly tinged green, or was it fully green? You are correct in that green indicates bile, I’d be wondering about liver issues, especially since you say she was kept poorly in her previous home and is obese. That said, it could also be a sign of infection. While fasting can change the color, I wouldn’t think one mouse every 14 days would do it. I’d personally suggest a vet check, especially if the next poop is green as well.
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@noodlehaus Definitely agreed. Do you think @nattefrost should take Candy in as well? I had suggested just taking the poop to have it analyzed but if there is indeed infection the snake will have to be weighed for antibiotic dosage.
I had thought about infection so it’s best to err on the side of caution……
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They maxed out on replies as a new user, so we spoke via DM. As they haven’t had the snake long and this is the first instance, I don’t think this is an emergent need for a vet. I think it’s best as Candy has been having a lot of changes go on to just give her a bit of time to acclimate to the new environment, feeding, and everything else while monitoring for changes and getting her in when possible.
That said, I’d say take the penny out of the water dish. Copper can prevent algae growth, sure, but it also leaches into the water and while that may not necessarily be an issue for a healthy snake, it can impact the liver and kidneys. While I’m sure the levels in the water likely have no effect, the penny itself doesn’t, either.
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Yes I am glad you said something about the penny because I have never heard of that! I was always taught that money was dirty (germs) 
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It’s an old breeder trick to use copper’s antimicrobial properties to prevent scummy water dishes and algae, but to be honest it has always struck me as a bit of responsibility shirking. If you’re properly cleaning, filling, and maintaining your dishes, you shouldn’t need an antimicrobial add-in.
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HELLO and AMEN! Agreed!!!
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I’ve got a couple of other thoughts. If I’m reading this correctly, @nattefrost, Candy has only been in your care for about 9 days. She’s an adult, well past the delicate baby stage, but she’s come to you from what sounds like a less than ideal situation. She’s trying to overcome some health challenges and adjust to a new world. It’s great that you want to be interactive with her. I mean that. At this point, daily handling sessions are not the best idea for her, though. Multiple daily handling sessions should be avoided. Especially if the snake isn’t used to regular handling (and it signs like she isn’t), it’s a stressor every time you get her out. I would actually advise not handling at all until she has overcome whatever is going on health-wise.
Your feeding plan of one feeding every two weeks seems sensible for an overweight animal. You say that you haven’t feed her yet, which is fine. She was being fed weekly before you got her, if I understand correctly. What has she been eating with her former owner?
No rush on reply.
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Also to easily see if there was pee in the water because it changes the color… Which I suppose can help…but still not worth the risks to me.
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