feeding queston

[ballpython20s]

alright so i got a ball python friday and the store i got her at said they all ate last monday. i tryed feeding her saterday and sunday and she didnt take it but im just woundering how many times can i thaw out a mouse before it gets bad?

[Skittles1101]

You should leave her alone for at least a week to a week and a half, no feeding, no handling, just forget she's even there unless your changing water or cleaning something. I would only thaw out twice before I throw it away, meaning buy it, thaw it once, refreeze if it's refused and thaw out one more time before I throw it away.

[stratus_020202]

Yep. Let her rest for a good week before you feed her. What is her tank/tub set up like? Hot side/Cold side? Humidity? Just covering the bases before we work our a resolution. And, if you change anything in her tank she's going to need a few more days to adjust to it.

Welcome!!

[ballpython20s]

not sure on the hot side cold side. and i had about a 20 gallon tub for her but she was about to escape from that so she is now in a 10 gallon. theres a water bowl and a real dark hide in there for her.

[Skittles1101]

not sure on the hot side cold side. and i had about a 20 gallon tub for her but she was about to escape from that so she is now in a 10 gallon. theres a water bowl and a real dark hide in there for her.

So...you don't monitor temps?? Do you use a UTH? Anything?

[PitOnTheProwl]

what are you using for heat

[stratus_020202]

Ok. Caresheet:
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ius)-Caresheet

Read through this and make any changes you need too. She will need a hot side, a UTH regulated by a dimmer, or thermostat. A lamp would even work short term. You will risk her getting ill, and maybe a respiratory infection without some warmth.

Keep this thread updated if you have any questions on setting up a proper home for her.

[ballpython20s]

no i havent checked the heat in the tub yet. and its a zoo med heat mat. also i didnt answer the humidty question but the tub is sprayed twice a day

[Skittles1101]

OP, you need a thermostat or a rheostat to regulate those heat mats, I have the SAME heat mat and it reaches over 130-150 degrees, you're going to end up with a burnt snake. I'd also invest in a digital thermometer or a temp gun, it's really important to have something on that heat mat....

[ballpython20s]

i never said i didnt have a heat source for the snake she has one but im sure not sure what the temps are. the mat is under the hide like it should be with the water bowl on the cool side