Thin ball python

Hi guys I recently purchased a ball python the man she came from said she was 7 months but she only weight 83 grams we have a two month old bp that is 99 grams how would i go about helping this snake with out hurting it? Any info appreciated!

That could be normal. Depends on the size at hatching. What was he feeding here before you got her?

He said he was feeding 1 pinky didnt say how often though.

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Originally Posted by Destanie

Hi guys I recently purchased a ball python the man she came from said she was 7 months but she only weight 83 grams we have a two month old bp that is 99 grams how would i go about helping this snake with out hurting it? Any info appreciated!

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How long have you had it now? Has it eaten for you? Whats your feeding schedule. Is its spine sticking way out? Give us some info to help..If its truely 7 months and 83 grams id have it quarantined and away from my other snake. Thats way under weight. They are Born 65 grams normally. It could be several things including Not 7 Months old or it could be starved or have parasites.



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Pinky as in mouse or rat? You got from a breeder?

Ive had it since the 9th it has ate first time no problem 1 hopper was unshure on the size to feed but its belly if you tuch it goes way in and you can see the spine i have her away from all other snakes it was a breeder i got her from he said his friend gave him all his snakes to sell due to medical resons and he dosnt have other ball pythons he waa feeding a pinky mouse to save is what he had told me i didnt want to leave her so i took her home

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Originally Posted by Destanie

Ive had it since the 9th it has ate first time no problem 1 hopper was unshure on the size to feed but its belly if you tuch it goes way in and you can see the spine i have her away from all other snakes it was a breeder i got her from he said his friend gave him all his snakes to sell due to medical resons and he dosnt have other ball pythons he waa feeding a pinky mouse to save is what he had told me i didnt want to leave her so i took her home

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They dont even eat mouse pinkies when they are born. You feed a prey the size of the thickest part of the snake. Without any info on your setup or anything we cant help you. Temps need to be correct and controlled by a thermostat, 78-81 ambient 88-90 hot side and they need correct hides etc etc etc... Your going to have to read the Stickys here on their care. Nobody here knows anymore than you about the snake you have. It sounds like its starving if the belly is sucked in and spine is sticking up. How terrible. If you fed it a couple days ago it might not be ready to eat yet. Set a schedule for every 5-7 days. Feed in the evenings 8-9pm. Keep it dark. Place the prey in front of the hide door and dont stand over it making it nervous.. They like privacy, read all the info provided on BP Husbandry.


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My hot side is 87 my cool side is 81 i have 1 hide on each side and fake plants and other things for decorating humity is 58 glass tank using heat mats i have digtal thermometers and temp gun. I had the tank set up befor i got the snake ijust didnt know the condision the snake was in.

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Originally Posted by Destanie

My hot side is 87 my cool side is 81 i have 1 hide on each side and fake plants and other things for decorating humity is 58 glass tank using heat mats i have digtal thermometers and temp gun. I had the tank set up befor i got the snake ijust didnt know the condision the snake was in.

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Do you have a thermoSTAT connected to the heat mat to regulate your heat?