my baby wont eat :(

my baby ball wont eat and im thinking its because she is about to shed. will this be a possibility? she is starting to get a blue tint to her eyes so that must be a sign that she is about to shed. please help me

im thinking maybe i should try feeding the fuzzy to her tail first also. should i try it? i was feeding her head first. please direct me to how i should feed my precious.

I wouldn't freak out, they will tend to go off feed when in shed

Hello,

I am still somewhat of a newbie, but I read everything that I can get my pretty hands on.

I have a 3ft Ball, Malkia, and she refuses food when really underway with her shed process.

It is trial and error sometimes, but you will learn about things really quick. I am meticulous about her environment, etc. so I am always on this site making sure that I am being the best reptile owner I can be.

Have a great New Year,

Domina Isadora

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Originally Posted by my python foster

my baby ball wont eat and im thinking its because she is about to shed. will this be a possibility? she is starting to get a blue tint to her eyes so that must be a sign that she is about to shed. please help me

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Some BP will not eat while in shed, nothing to worry about.

In the mean time make sure your husbandry is optimal.

Yes, this is normal. When was the last time she ate? If within a week or two, she is fine. Just make sure your humidity is optimal to help her shed - up a little from the usual 50% or so.

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Originally Posted by my python foster

my baby ball wont eat and im thinking its because she is about to shed. will this be a possibility? she is starting to get a blue tint to her eyes so that must be a sign that she is about to shed. please help me

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How old is your BP? How big? What type of tank/tub do you have? What has he/she been eating? Temps? Humidity? Handling? When was the last time he/she ate?