Help!! Ball python went off food
Hello, I need some help my ball python went off food about a month ago and i do not know what to do, Ive tried mice and baby rats she just doesn't seem to be interested... how long can they go without eating? temps are 90-93f hot side. Cool side is 77-81f. humidity is 75%. She is on a mix of Eco-Earth and Cypress mulch. 2 identical hides on each side. one big round water bowl in the center.
A UTH on the hot side plugged into a thermostat also using a Acu-rite thermometer for the temps.. Also shes about 24inches long.. she doesn't look skinny or dehydrated at all though.. Any info/help would be great thank you!!!
the tank is also covered with a towel to keep heat and humidity in! also the tank is only temporary till i can save for a boaphile cage
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Re: Help!! Ball python went off food
My female spider went without eating for 2 months and they can go longer than that. I was in panic mode myself but she came right around. If you notice that your snake is loosing weight try offering a soft furred rat (asf). I haven't had a snake that is off feed refuse on yet. I currently have 2 females that are off feed but it is also breeding season. While I am not breeding, this time of year I kind of expect some of my snkaes to go off feed.
Re: Help!! Ball python went off food
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Clint Bundy
My female spider went without eating for 2 months and they can go longer than that. I was in panic mode myself but she came right around. If you notice that your snake is loosing weight try offering a soft furred rat (asf). I haven't had a snake that is off feed refuse on yet. I currently have 2 females that are off feed but it is also breeding season. While I am not breeding, this time of year I kind of expect some of my snkaes to go off feed.
Alrighty, Thanks atleast i know its normal and im not freaking out anymore lol
Re: Help!! Ball python went off food
I got my scale on Ebay for less than a dollar. I keep track once a month on my snakes. IT was a great investment.
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yea im gonna find out of if this other pet store are soft furred rats tonight and try that
Re: Help!! Ball python went off food
Once had a male normal stop eating for 10 months. In that total time he lost about 100 grams (he was 1500+), then decided one day he was done fasting.
It's normal.
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I got her to eat today finally seems she likes live hoppers :D i got 2 of them for her yays!