ballpython didnt eat for 2 monts...

for thermostats i have to recommend a Herpstat: top of the line but are expensive. for a cheaper alternative that can last until you save up for one is a JumpStart thermostat from amazon (i'm on mobile so hopefully someone else can link): they're $30 and woro well but i wouldn't rely on them as a permanent thermostat.

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Picture update... I think he likes his new cozy tank :)

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Picture update... I think he likes his new cozy tank :)

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alright, way to go!!! looks great, only thing i want to say is maybe cover some of the sides with fabric so he won't feel exposed. other than that, just let him get comfy! :gj:

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alright, way to go!!! looks great, only thing i want to say is maybe cover some of the sides with fabric so he won't feel exposed. other than that, just let him get comfy! :gj:

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Okay yah good idea! He is standing in a corner next to my desk maybe that's still a bit too light for him. this is the first time i see him running around in there si ce Sunday though. :) He seems to really like it :)

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Okay yah good idea! He is standing in a corner next to my desk maybe that's still a bit too light for him. this is the first time i see him running around in there si ce Sunday though. :) He seems to really like it :)

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"running around" during the day can be a sign of stress, but if he was hiding since sunday that's a good sign. "a hiding ball is a happy ball." keep on top of the husbandry and make sure he's feeling secure. if he's in an area of the house where people are/walk by a lot i'd consider moving him or at least covering that side.

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"running around" during the day can be a sign of stress, but if he was hiding since sunday that's a good sign. "a hiding ball is a happy ball." keep on top of the husbandry and make sure he's feeling secure. if he's in an area of the house where people are/walk by a lot i'd consider moving him or at least covering that side.

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Oh okay yeah he was hiding thankfully the last couple of days. I will cover the front up with a towel so he can't see us.
Thank you :)

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Oh okay yeah he was hiding thankfully the last couple of days. I will cover the front up with a towel so he can't see us.
Thank you :)

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no problem. keep us updated! :gj:

So yesterday evening I tried one last time to feed him a frozen mouse... Because i Reeeeeealllyy dont want to start with live prey..
I moved it around a little bit away from him and then left it in the cage overnight (as some here in the forum suggested).
It was dark and he was in his hide so i thought he will probably eat it when i leave him alone with it...
Didn't work. My husband is going to buy a live mouse on Friday and we will try that.
If this doesn't work we will have to take him to the vet...
I honestly have no idea what is wrong this time. The temp was perfect yesterday the whole day the humidity was around 70% I put a shirt over his box the whole day so he doesn't see me while working...
So much for the update... Really disappointed i hoped it would work yesterday...

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So yesterday evening I tried one last time to feed him a frozen mouse... Because i Reeeeeealllyy dont want to start with live prey..
I moved it around a little bit away from him and then left it in the cage overnight (as some here in the forum suggested).
It was dark and he was in his hide so i thought he will probably eat it when i leave him alone with it...
Didn't work. My husband is going to buy a live mouse on Friday and we will try that.
If this doesn't work we will have to take him to the vet...
I honestly have no idea what is wrong this time. The temp was perfect yesterday the whole day the humidity was around 70% I put a shirt over his box the whole day so he doesn't see me while working...
So much for the update... Really disappointed i hoped it would work yesterday...

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Ok so what are the temps? Are you using a UTH under that tub? Did you get a thermostat yet?

Try getting hopper mice if the pet store has them, you run far less risk of bites/injury since hoppers would rather jump 12 inches in the air than bite.

Just relax, You are on the right track here

The temp was now always between 80 and 87. Yes i have a UTH and the thermostat is on the way.
Okay thanks for the help

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