Feeding question

[AznInvasion1]

I have an male albino ball and he is currently 200 g. He was eating twice a week consistently, but then this week he just stopped and wouldn't feed. I think he may be in shed though because his eyes are cloudy. Is it normal for balls to go off feed during shedding?

[mackynz]

Indeed it is. Some will stil take it, some won't. Try again after he sheds.

Some will also get a bit nippy during this time because they can't see as well.

[DooLittle]

Depends on the snake. Some will eat in shed, some not. But bps can go off feed for no good reason too.

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[AznInvasion1]

I seen his eyes getting cloudy, but its been about 5 days and no shed yet

[mackynz]

That's normal. Soon the eyes will clear up and you will have a shed in your cage quickly after that!


See this thread:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...edding-Process

[AznInvasion1]

Thanks my guy is in the 7-10 day stage! I can't wait til he is finished shedding

[vangarret2000]

Why are you feeding twice a week?

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

Why are you feeding twice a week?

I feed my babies twice a week.. 2 of my current month old hatchlings have been eating every 3-4 days. Twice a week or so is good for very young babies like that. I let mine decide when they're ready for a 7 day schedule.

Since BPs will almost always go off feed at some point, it's good to beef them up while very young.


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[AznInvasion1]

Yeah that's why I've been feeding him twice a week. He finished shedding 3 days ago, but still isn't eating. Should I be worried? Thanks