Ball python shed and feed

My ball python that ive had for about 5 weeks and he has not shed yet, should i be worried?. Also when i fed him today he took at least 5 strikes to hit the mouse(i feed him frozen thawed). Is this due to the fact he should be shedding soon? Thanks

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Originally Posted by Slitherysnek

My ball python that ive had for about 5 weeks and he has not shed yet, should i be worried?. Also when i fed him today he took at least 5 strikes to hit the mouse(i feed him frozen thawed). Is this due to the fact he should be shedding soon? Thanks

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Ball pythons shed at different rates depending on their age/size. My big adult female only sheds once every 10 weeks or so. I wouldn't worry about it as long as he's eating. If he eats and grows, he will shed.

Him missing could be because of the mouse being not warm enough - if you're feeding it at room temperature, try blasting it with a hair dryer for a few seconds right before offering. The snakes heat pits sense body heat and tell him where to aim.

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I agree with what Dez said. Don't worry about the shedding. The snake will do it when it's ready. When you see the skin looking really dull or whitish, or a hazy or blue looking eyes, bump up the humidity until the snake sheds. It may take 3-14 days, depending on when you first see the signs of it going into shed.

How are you feeding? With tongs? If it's still a young snake, it may just be a slow learner. LOL. Don't worry. Do as Dez suggested and make sure it's nice and warm when you present it.