Shedding process

I have a female Ball thats about 36 inches. I tried to feed her last week and she didn't want the small rat. I waited a week and she started the shedding process. Is this why she refused the food and how long should I wait after she sheds to try again? Thanks Mitch

yea thats most likely why. You could feed right after shes done shedding but id give her a little bit of time