Ball python not eating.

[BernieTheBP]

It's been about a week and 3 days before I last fed him, And he ate just fine but now comes another week and when I put the mice in there it just sits and he goes near it but he doesn't eat it, Do you think he could still be dijusting his last meal? I'm really new to snakes and I'm only 14, so I'd really like some tips, thanks.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

First a miss meal is no biggy it's a BP that's what they do second you will need to provide information to see if this is a tell tell sign of something that is likely to re-occur (fast) and that needs to be adjusted.


What is the size of your animal (weight)?
What is the size of your enclosure?
What are your temps (cool and warm side)?
How do you measure your temps (type of thermometer and where do you take your reading)?
What is your humidity?
What kind of hide do you have (are they tight)?
How often have you handle your BP?
What type of prey do you offer (Size and live or F/T)?
How do you offer it?

The more info the better.

[blue roses]

How old is your BP, How much does it weigh. If your temps, and humidity are spot on, then i would say one missed meal is no big deal.My girl is really humidity senceitive and won't eat if it gets too low, and since she is still growing i am really careful to keep it at least 50%. My boy just started a fast, its been 4 weeks since he has eaten, and after going through his last fast i know longer worry. Its just something BPs do. First answer all deborahs questions, and if you have a problem she'll be able to tell you. Believe me i also worried during that first fast.