Fasting?

my bp hasnt eatin in 5 weeks he doesnt appear to be losing any weight but should i take him to the vet just to be sure he doesnt have any problems. Could thi s be because its so cold outside or is there any othere reason why/

No big deal...double check your temps (82-84 cool 92-94 warm) and humidity (50-60%) and make sure he's got places to hide and feel safe. Make sure you aren't handling him excessively...

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Originally Posted by ~Kaitlin~

my bp hasnt eatin in 5 weeks he doesnt appear to be losing any weight but should i take him to the vet just to be sure he doesnt have any problems. Could thi s be because its so cold outside or is there any othere reason why/

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Like said previously check your husbandry temps, humidity etc because going of feed can be husbandry related.

Also how big his your BP and what and how often did you feed him before going off feed?

He is about 2 1/2 ft long or so and i fed him 1 mouse every tuesday the temps are about 90-95 on one side and 80-85 on the other humidity usuaally about 50% he has a hide box on each side. I havent handled him in awhile because i heard you shouldnt handle them as much when there fasting is that true?

Just continue to offer food every 2 weeks instead until he starts eating again. There's an idea floating around, just based on experience and observation, that once all pythons reach a size of about 800-1200 grams, they might flake off food, experience changes in temperment, etc...a teenage phase so to speak.

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Originally Posted by ~Kaitlin~

i heard you shouldnt handle them as much when there fasting is that true?

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its a good idea. keep handling minimal until he starts feeding again. :snake:

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

experience changes in temperment, etc...a teenage phase so to speak.

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God I hope so.. I got one in the "terrible two's" right now.. LOL

YES!!! today he ate i was so happy thank you for all the advice

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Originally Posted by ~Kaitlin~

YES!!! today he ate i was so happy thank you for all the advice

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Good to hear congratulations