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  • 12-26-2012, 12:07 AM
    BallPythonChick
    Re: Is my ball python underweight?
    She has a hide, and a water dish.
  • 12-26-2012, 01:13 AM
    barbie.dragon
    Stop handling her and leave her Alone for 7 days. she's probably very, very stressed out.

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  • 12-26-2012, 02:34 AM
    satomi325
    Your snake is stressed out. Do not handle her until she has eaten. And since she seems thin, do not handle her until she has eaten 3 consecutive meals. The reason she won't eat is because you're messing with her too much. You should have left her alone for about a week before handling/offering food. Its a general rule of thumb to give new arrivals at least a week to de-stress and adjust to the new environment. (This means no feeding or handling. Just spot cleaning)
    Some snakes will take food food within the adjustment period and some won't.

    And a mouse fuzzy is too small. Offer a live mouse Hopper or live fuzzy rat in a week. And again, do not handle or mess with your snake until it has eaten a few times. Assist feeding is also highly stressful and should not be attempted unless it's a last resort.
    I don't think your snake is at the point yet.

    I also suggesting adding a secondary hide. Or darkening the enclosure with paper or something.

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  • 12-26-2012, 02:46 AM
    arialmt
    Yep, slow down a little and take the advice of the (other) folks around here and your snake will be fat, happy and hidden.
  • 12-26-2012, 08:30 PM
    BallPythonChick
    Re: Is my ball python underweight?
    Alright I'll leave her alone for awhile. She is my first snake (Besides the wild caught California Kings) I have ever had.

    I noticed something strange last night, I looked a her belly and some of it is sunkin in, is that normal? Like around her neck. It got me really worried.
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