I don't believe it's fair to compare the two. Younger bps are growing rather quickly, whereas adults just aren't. I would think an adult bp, especially a male, would be fine with an adult mouse or two once a week.
ok. im not an expert so i just kinda thought that. now that i think about i know a 4ft bp that eats five adult mice!
02-21-2006, 02:38 PM
kenzie
Re: New Pet
Quote:
Originally Posted by jeannie
I bought a new ball python 2 weeks ago. Store owner said he ate once a week. Saw him fed. Brought him home. Left him alone in his new home a little over a week to adjust. Now he won't eat. All he wants to do is soak in his water dish. Will sit in there for days. I don't see mites or blisters. HELP!!!!
Someone correct me if I am wrong but BP's aren't really "soaking" snakes are they? :confused: I've had mine BP for about 4 months now, love her :love:. Anyway all the research I've seen and from what her breader told me they don't really "soak" unless they are shedding. When my girl had a bad shed and the vet said to soak her, well she was not a happy girl. So I would be suspicious about the "all he wants to do is soak in his water dish" comment :worry:. Anyone want to add to this :judge: ? I agree I think it is a humidity issue and then yeah all the rest... But I'm new too so it's only my addition to the post. Another thing... When I bought my girl I told him I wanted a tank big enough that I would not have to replace it as she grew. I have a basic 30gal tank and it can't be 6 feet. I know BP's like to feel secure so that could be it too but again others may know more than me.
02-22-2006, 10:00 AM
Bev
Re: New Pet
it is rare for a bp to soak for no reason other than pleasure, since most dont enjoy it. there may be the odd one or two that soak cos they like it but usually if your bp is soaking in their water bowl a lot its got a reason. the most common reasons are:
mites
shedding
too hot
nice and comfy tight fitting water bowl.
i would imagine if the water bowl is covered then it may be seen as a hide, just filled with water. if this is the tightest fitting place he can hide then maybe thats why he goes in there.
if there are no mites and he aint in shed then the only other reason without a stretch of the imagination is the temps as far as i can see.
