Just got my first snake, a baby ball python...few questions I have

Everything that's been said is great advice as far as figuring out why he's burrowing and why he won't eat. Ball pythons are such picky eaters especially when their conditions arnt right.

Im curious though on how you present the mouse after its been thawed. He will most likely ignore it if you just lay it next to him. If you haven't already I'd get a pair of tongs or something to dangle the mouse in from of him. A little zombie dance seems to get them more excited and interested in eating a FT rodent.

I'd also suggest trying feeder rats or mice from a different source? I've had terrible luck with the artic mice. I noticed when they thaw out they are normally covered in urine and look like someone smooshed them. My snake won't touch them. But he will devour FT mice/rats from anywhere else.

Not that this will solve your problems without addressing your other issues first. Just a possible helpful tip.

Good looking snake!

Listen to these guys on the tank conditions. After he's more comfortable, you can try a live fuzzy or a hopper mouse to get him started. I had to restart 2 baby balls on live that now happily take F/T.

Tash, my snake wont touch arctic mice either. I think it's a smell issue :gj:

Thanks gang...I came down this morning and it was the first time he was not burrowed under the bedding...he was actually perched on top of his hide looking around...ha.

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Just purchased some baby live African rats...gonna attempt to feed him now...in the mean time I came home to this...

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no dice on the feeding...I left the baby mice in there...they are still alive but all they do is flinch around...very little...is that a good idea?

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Originally Posted by ArabianOak

no dice on the feeding...I left the baby mice in there...they are still alive but all they do is flinch around...very little...is that a good idea?

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I hope you watching the tank while the mice are in it. You should never leave live mice alone with your BP. It's not a good practice to learn even if they're pinkies and can't hurt your BP. Google what happens when mice start chewing n snakes... It's not a pretty picture.

Also, your thermometer is not doing you any good being so high. You ahould put it on the same level where your BP is so you know the temps and humidity down there. I'd replace it completely and get a digital thermometer/hygrometer.

Something like this:
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