My BP didn't Eat This week, what should i do?

[Dakingpin714]

i got my BP 2 weeks ago on a friday and the next day it was time for her to feed. she ended up eating the mouse in about 3 mins. this past weekend i was trying to feed her and she past up on it. Do i wait til this coming weekend? and i heard i shouldnt be concerned but i am not sure?

[JLC]

Double-check all your husbandry concerns to make sure that's not what put her off of eating....temps, humidity and such...hides...low-traffic, low-stress area for her to live in.....etc...


Other than that...just wait until your next scheduled feeding day and try again. It won't hurt her to miss a meal....but offering again too soon cause cause more stress and a prolonged fast.

[Dakingpin714]

i keep 2 small pythons in the same tank. one of them ate the mouse as soon as i put him in the seperate container. but hopefulyl she eats this weekend

[AK4900PA]

Separate them. Do a search on here. Ball Pythons are not social creatures. They do not need a "friend".

[JLC]

i keep 2 small pythons in the same tank. one of them ate the mouse as soon as i put him in the seperate container. but hopefulyl she eats this weekend

Yeah...ditto to the above post. Your first, most important step to getting her eating is to separate them into their own homes. Give our caresheet a browse as well, and make sure the rest of the husbandry is healthy:

http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....warticle&id=52

Good luck with 'em.