BALL PYTHON WONT EAT 2nd WEEK

[kris62901]

Hey guys this is the second week it hasnt ate i put in the jumbo mice and it just ignores it and wonders around. And the guy said that i got it from it hasnt ate when i got it two weeks ago cause it was in shed can anyone help me

[matt71915]

wait til next week, it will eat eventually, one of mine just got back on feeding after being off feed for 7 weeks

[kris62901]

yea man its making me mad i wish it would eat so i should wait another week im still waiting to handle it lol but i want it to eat a couple of times

[Custom Exotics]

Dont panic, ball pythons can sometimes take weeks or even a month of two off feed, if not longer. As long as its not getting really skinny and acting lethargic you are fine. Trying mixing up the food offerings as well. Try rats, try mice, and if all else fails try African Soft Furs. But I am sure you have nothing to worry about, just give it some time, and some options, but don't keep throwing stuff in its face, let him settle in and he'll come around.

[Ladydragon]

my first bp didn't eat for 4 months. they sometimes go off feed, for various reasons. First things to check are the simple ones.. husbandry issues are usually a culprit for not eating. check to make sure his temps, humidity and such are where they should be. If all is well there, perhaps a vets visit to rule out parasites and the like. If thats all clean, then just give him time. He'll eventually get back to eating. Plus you've only had him for two weeks, give him time to settle in some more. He may still be stressed out. good luck and patience is your friend, especially with bp's.

[kris62901]

yea its new i got her 2 weeks ago shes a 08 reg so when should i try again at nite shes active moving around and in the day shes just on the cool side on top or her hide

[Qetu]

Dont panic, ball pythons can sometimes take weeks or even a month of two off feed, if not longer. As long as its not getting really skinny and acting lethargic you are fine. Trying mixing up the food offerings as well. Try rats, try mice, and if all else fails try African Soft Furs. But I am sure you have nothing to worry about, just give it some time, and some options, but don't keep throwing stuff in its face, let him settle in and he'll come around.

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[kris62901]

yea its hard plus going to a vet im broke lol the temps are 91 warm side and 80 cool side and humidity is 50%

[MiniJ83]

What are u measuring temps with?

[kris62901]

digital by zoo med