bp not eating...

i am just about at one month owning my female normal. she has not eaten yet and i know that isnt terribly long but...

i was wandering if it isnt breeding season. is it? and could this be a factor?

Not shedding.
husbandry should be on the money.

If she is older and maintaining her weight I wouldn't worry.

Can you tell us about your husbandry/setup?

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

If she is older and maintaining her weight I wouldn't worry.

Can you tell us about your husbandry/setup?

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Agreed, this information would be helpful.

JonV

40g tank.
two identical hides. (warm and cool sides)
92 warm
82 cool
78-80 ambient
plenty of cover
trying to feed a mouse on saturday nights in cage with scenting.

she is only about a year old

Honestly that huge tank could be freaking her out. I dunno...what is your humidity set at? What hides are you using? Pictures will help alot.

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Originally Posted by dustin wagner

40g tank.
two identical hides. (warm and cool sides)
92 warm
82 cool
78-80 ambient
plenty of cover
trying to feed a mouse on saturday nights in cage with scenting.

she is only about a year old

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Are you controlling your heat source with a dimmer or thermostat?
What are you measuring those temps with.

I agree, 40gallons is far to big for any BP. Try switching to a 20gallon long tank instead.

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Originally Posted by ScottyDsntKnow

Honestly that huge tank could be freaking her out. I dunno...what is your humidity set at? What hides are you using? Pictures will help alot.

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humidity is at 50-60
hides a tight around her
the cage is full of fake plants and stiks and vines i have some pics up but the tank has changed with more cover and new equipment.

what about the breeding season thing?

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Originally Posted by dustin wagner

humidity is at 50-60
hides a tight around her
the cage is full of fake plants and stiks and vines i have some pics up but the tank has changed with more cover and new equipment.

what about the breeding season thing?

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Yes it is breeding season, but she looks no where near ready to breed.

Get a scale and check her weight once a week. If she is loosing weight then you have a problem. I would seriously consider moving her to a smaller tank. That is really huge for a ball python.

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

Are you controlling your heat source with a dimmer or thermostat?
What are you measuring those temps with.

I agree, 40gallons is far to big for any BP. Try switching to a 20gallon long tank instead.

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digital dual probe.
temp gun.

my question was is it possible for her not to be eating because its breeding season. i have no intentions of breeding

Mine is eating like a hog right now... Also WHAT hides are you using? Like if you have half logs that might be your problem. Also, are the back and sides of your tank covered with something like a background or still open? If they are still open it will create a very exposed feeling for your animal.