Baby Ball Python Feeding Problem

[kyle13404]

I have a baby normal ball python i bought at the Daytona Reptile Expo this year. I feen him live hopper mice every 7 days, but almost 2 days after he eats, he almost always throws it back up. I have his temp set to 89 and he has 2 hides and a medium dish in the middle. Im not sure what the humidity is. He has kept 1 or 2 mice down before but the rest have always been thrown up. Also he hasnt pooped since i got him and he looks kinda swollen about an inch from his tail. He hasnt shed yet either. Is something wrong with him?

[PitOnTheProwl]

Stop feeding him if he is regurging.
Give him a couple weeks before you try to feed again.
How are you measuring the temps and where are you getting the 89 degree reading from?

[kyle13404]

Im reading the temp from the temprature probe on my thermostat

[Eric Alan]

Im reading the temp from the temprature probe on my thermostat

Which is placed where (and what kind of thermostat is it)?

[kyle13404]

The temprature probe is placed under the heat mat and that is under his warm hide.

[kyle13404]

And its a hydrofarm thermostat. I know its not the best but i needed it fast and it was cheap.

[Eric Alan]

You're right - they're not the best, but it's definitely better than nothing at all.

Do you have a thermometer or temp gun to tell you what the temperature is on the floor above the heat mat? The 89 degree setting on the thermostat is just that - a setting. It's not telling you the actual temperature inside your enclosure.

[PitOnTheProwl]

Please tell me your mat is not inside the tank?
You need a thermometer to double check your temperatures.
This is the only way to know the true temperature of the surface that your snake can touch.

[kyle13404]

The only thing i have is a cooking thermometer.

[kyle13404]

No, the heat pad is under his plastic tub.