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Off Feed Ball Python

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  • 05-26-2012, 02:23 PM
    Druzy
    Off Feed Ball Python
    Since the beginning of March my ball python has refused all meals. At first I wasn’t concerned, but now I am starting to get quite worried. I don’t know how much grams he currently is right now, but I have noticed he is slightly thinner. He doesn’t look ill and he is still very much acting very much likes a healthy ball python. He just hasn’t eaten for a couple of months now. Is this something I should be concerned about? Does anyone have any suggestions of advice? Also all temps have been accurate.
  • 05-26-2012, 04:17 PM
    HCC MORPHS
    That's one of the evils of bp ownership. As long as he is still active and strong I wouldn't worry too much, they tend to fast often.. There are a few good articles on the net about assist feeding if your worries get the best of you.. There are also a few things You could do such as adding hides, change your feeding time, darker enclosure ect.. I'm on my iPhone if not I would link you to a few sites.
    Hope my little bit of info helped. I'll try and post you a few links when I get in the house, but I wouldn't worry to much unless it's lethargic or acting really weird.
  • 05-26-2012, 04:24 PM
    Kaorte
    Help ease your concerns by purchasing a scale to weigh your snake. Weigh him every few weeks to see how much he is loosing or maintaining.

    If he does start to loose a considerable amount of weight (I would say over 100g could be considerable) I would offer him live food.

    If you'd rather not wait for him to loose a bunch of weight, try offering live on the next scheduled feeding day.
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