Ball Python not eating

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Originally Posted by elisemiller

I said if he didn’t eat when offered I would try again 2 days later. It’s not like I’m not willing to feed him bigger mice. If you can tell me how to get him to eat hopper mice then I will gladly do it. I rather feed him mice too small frequently rather than try to force him to eat bigger mice that he just drops. I should have named this something different because he does eat but I just can’t get him to eat bigger mice. After the one time he shed the wrinkles have never come back. He’s actually kinda chunky for his size but he’s small for his age. I wish i could figure out how to post a picture of him because he looks greatly and is very active. I’m not gunna say I did nothing wrong I know I fail somewhere but I have never starved my snake. So please if you know how to get him to eat bigger prey without him dropping it I would love your input.

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Please stop trying to justify yourself and take the advice. I think you are underestimating the strength of a snake. Hatchlings can take bigger mice than pinkies OUT OF THE EGG. And as Craig said before you need to wait at least 5 days before offering food again!

I don´t even have a snake! And while I do trust you did research, it doesn´t sound like you did nearly enough.

Okay I’m going to the store as we speak. I’ll get a thermostat and hoppers. If he takes the hopper I will thank you profusely because honestly all I want is for my baby to be healthy but if not I’m gunna ask for your help again. Should I try to feed him right when i get home, when it gets dark, or ?

When was the last time you offered food to him? If it was less than 5 days ago, wait, and when it has been 5 days feed at dusk or nighttime.

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Originally Posted by elisemiller

Okay I’m going to the store as we speak. I’ll get a thermostat and hoppers. If he takes the hopper I will thank you profusely because honestly all I want is for my baby to be healthy but if not I’m gunna ask for your help again. Should I try to feed him right when i get home, when it gets dark, or ?

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I think a hopper will still be too small, but at least it's something.

We'll get you on track... When did you last offer food? When did he last eat?

Getting hoppers is not gonna be the magic solution, the issue is likely due to multiple issues that need to be resolved before the next feeding.

So again start with the basic what is your snake weight?

Until than there is no point to buy food as you will most likely have to make some changes and give it at least a week before even offering food.

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Originally Posted by Craiga 01453

I think a hopper will still be too small, but at least it's something.

We'll get you on track... When did you last offer food? When did he last eat?

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I offered him food yesterday but the last time he ate was Wednesday.

Deborah has already asked twice, do you have any idea what his weight is?

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Originally Posted by vivi

Deborah has already asked twice, do you have any idea what his weight is?

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I don’t know how much he weighs and I don’t have a scale.

I would get one.

Okay so I asked them what size mouse was a hopper because after fuzzies it just says small to large and they told me that hoppers are mouse fuzzies but that’s not what the internet says. Would the small be a hopper? I opened the box and they look to be about 1-1 1/2 inches.