Hungry ball python

Hey my bp hasn't eaten in 8 weeks and is really starting to look malnourished his spine is
more pronounced and his skin is very tight I've tried f/t rats and even live prey can anyone suggest an idea to get him to eat I do t want to force feed unless nessescary any help would be greatly appreciated

Need a little more info...8 weeks isn't too long unless he is a baby or already malnourished...

How much does he weigh, how old is he, what does he normally eat for you, how long have you had him, what's his setup like?

Force feeding is usually only needed for hatchlings that haven't eaten...Never had to force an adult...