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    Bp hasnt eatin in two months

    How long do they usually go without eating in the winter??... because she been a good eater ever since i go her now when i present the mouse shell just seem a little interested and come up to it but no strike she struck defensively a few times but other than that she doesnt want to eat BTW shes been eating F/T rat pups

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    Re: Bp hasnt eatin in two months

    How big is your BP?

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    Re: Bp hasnt eatin in two months

    she wa born in june i forget how much she weighs
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    Re: Bp hasnt eatin in two months

    Check your temps and humidity. What do her stools look like? Are there any at this point? I would say that unless you know how to force a feed to get her going and soak her in pedialyte a couple times a day, it's time to go to the vet. 3 months out with no eating would have me convinced that it was time to go to the vet. We need a better pic of her too.
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    Re: Bp hasnt eatin in two months

    Has she shed yet or about to go into shed? I ask because sometimes when my snakes are just starting to go into shed and their eyes are barely clouded over, they won't eat. For some reason even though it doesn't look like their eyes are clouded over, maybe they can't see and will strike at me but not the mouse/rat.

    I've had ball pythons not eat for several weeks before, but one that young, two months is a long time. As others have asked, what are the temps and humidity. Have there been any changes in her environment (moved her cage/rack/tub, is she in a high light or high traffic area?, etc)
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    Re: Bp hasnt eatin in two months

    she shed about a month agoand her humidity temp etc. hasn't changed. her hotspots at around 90 she has a heat pad and is in a tub humidity hovers around 60 should i try switching over to live?
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    Re: Bp hasnt eatin in two months

    If the snake refuses another f/t meal, I would try switching over to live just to see if you can get a meal in her. If she takes it, attempt f/t again the next time. If she still doesn't eat it, feed live again.
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    Re: Bp hasnt eatin in two months

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay_Bunny View Post
    If the snake refuses another f/t meal, I would try switching over to live just to see if you can get a meal in her. If she takes it, attempt f/t again the next time. If she still doesn't eat it, feed live again.
    Yep, I agree. My albino went off feed for almost 3 months. He was eating F/T as well. I tried everything, from introducing soiled rodent bedding before feeding to scenting mice. I stuck a live one in there, and he ate right away. I was able to switch him back to F/T since, but I have to wiggle the mouse/rat to simulate him killing it once he latches onto it.

    And I would advise to get a scale!! On the cheaper end, they can run $20-$30. Weigh your BP as soon as you get it, and track it's weight - once a week, or every other week. This is a good indication of rapid weight loss. Don't try to eye it. Good luck, I know it's frustrating!!
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    Re: Bp hasnt eatin in two months

    alright thanks for all the help and replies guys i appreciate it ill post up again if she doesnt take live
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    Re: Bp hasnt eatin in two months

    Quote Originally Posted by singingtothewheat View Post
    Check your temps and humidity. What do her stools look like? Are there any at this point? I would say that unless you know how to force a feed to get her going and soak her in pedialyte a couple times a day, it's time to go to the vet. 3 months out with no eating would have me convinced that it was time to go to the vet. We need a better pic of her too.
    DO NOT DO ANY OF THIS. its a last resort and usually never needed for a snake that has eaten on its own.

    Need to know how your setup is and size of cage.

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