Q: Ball Python Feeding

[BigKenjDogg]

So I know that ball pythons are finicky eaters, and as such, often go off eating for up to months at a time. I'm just curious, do all ball pythons do this? I mean, stop feeding during certain seasons

[gozetec02]

Jojo lately has had the habit of refusing meals right before a shed. Although that is usually normal he has never refused a meal untill about 2 months ago but always takes a meal after shedding.

[led4urhead]

Yes, my two guys now havent eaten in 5 weeks. Andy went without a meal for at least 4 months at the beginning of the year ( dont know about before i got him ). As long as they have enough "meat" on their bones its not initially life threatening. Long term feeding problems might indicate a serious medical or husbandry problem.

[BallPythonBabe448]

I just got my 14inch male BP friday and he ate fine once. So I havent had him long enough to know. but the first feed was awesome.

[normballpython2]

it will be a month tommorow that i had reeses so i couldn't tell ya. I really haven't had any problems with him eating since i got him,he even ate while in the blue!!!!!