Help!!

I have no idea what to do about my ball python Leo. He has always eaten very well, but now he hasn't eaten in four weeks. I really need to know what to do.


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A lot of things that could be said here.

I will say, make sure your husbandry is up and that all your temperatures are correct and monitored properly. More information is always better when asking questions like this.

Typically 4 weeks isn't bad at all and depending on his size it could just be that time of year. try various methods of feeding depending on what prey items you are using, F/T, Live, rats, Mice...

How old is he, and how long have you had him, and how long has he been eating good for you? Have you changed anything in or around his enclosure recently?

He has been eating great ever since I got him in november last year when he was just a baby. He eats frozen thawed and mainly stays in his hot spot, but is very active, and my husbandry has been triple checked. Should I keep waiting till he eats or take him to a vet because there is a reptile vet right outside my neighborhood.


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I also took a hide (and disinfected it of course) to use as a laybox for my Leopard gecko. Could this have something to do with it?


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BP's can go a year with out eating. there is no need for a vet, there isn't anything a vet can do. Make sure that your temperatures and humidity are correct, and that your hides are secure. You should avoid handling your BP until he starts eating again.

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Originally Posted by Bplove90210

I also took a hide (and disinfected it of course) to use as a laybox for my Leopard gecko. Could this have something to do with it?


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So you took his hide away?

If so that is most likely your issue

Here are some comparison
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He is fine, as I said they can go over a year without eating, 4 weeks is nothing to them.

Just make sure that your husbandry is good, and that you are providing adequate hides.

Reading this may help: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ius)-Caresheet

Not sure if its the angle, but he does look kinda skinny on second photo. Make sure he has two hides. Try offering different prey items.

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