Kinda diapointed

What size rat were you offering? I've found that if I offer a smaller than usual sized meal, they usually take it without much hesitation. For instance, offering weanling rats instead of small/medium size rats. Smaller, and more frequent, meals seems to be working out well for a few of mine who would otherwise be skipping larger meals.

I wouldn't worry if she skips a meal or two here and there. It's all part and parcel of having a ball python. ;)

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Originally Posted by I<3Dreamsicles

My BP ALWAYS shows interest but never strikes. its so frustrating. I usually end up just setting it down and waiting for her to eat it the lazy way with no strike... :weirdface

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I had the same until I tried mice instead of rats and she suddenly showed a very agressive feeding response and does so since. Downside: She isn't having any rats anymore unless I put a dead one into her mouth just before the mouse goes down.

it is a small rat. she usually gets between a small and a medium every 10 days

I would just offer her another on her next feeding day. No biggie if this is her first time not taking food. We have a couple that you cannot hold on the day of feeding as they will refuse. This is pretty typical of a ball...they get pickey and persnickety sometimes. .lol:rolleyes:

alright 2nd attempt of feeding was successful. the rat didn't even last a minite. although if this is a frequent thing i may switch to a 2 week feeding schedual. i guess we will see how it plays out