Young Ball Python

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Originally Posted by robertag

I just ordered a small black plastic hide on amazon will not be until next week
thank you

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You're gonna want two identical hides in a glass tank. One for the hot side and one for the cool.

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Originally Posted by robertag

I have been reading this is a great place for information so much I did not know

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You're gonna want to do plenty of research from multiple sources before you purchase any living creative. I'm not trying to dump on you, people make mistakes. You might also want to get a ceramic heat emitter, with a thermostat of course. If you still find it difficult to maintain the temperatures and humidity try housing your BP in a plastic snap lid tub, they are cheap and super easy to control the climate inside. Your BP might also feel more secure inside a tub. Best of luck.

Hey All, I'm trying not to panic but I'm definitely a nervous python mom. We bought our baby from PetSmart a week before Christmas. She is so gentle and did great on her first feed about 2weeks later. Every since though she has no desire to eat at all. It's been about 6weeks now & I'm getting nervous since she is only 5months old. We keep the humidity levels at 50-60% with a cold side around 75degrees and warm around 90degrees. She has two hides on each side and water in the middle that she loves to utilize. We've tried feeding both outside & inside her tank. We've done fuzzies and pinkies. Everytime she just looks away & does not want anything to do with the mouse. We even tried leaving the mouse overnight. HELP! This is my first ball python & want to make sure she is healthy. Thanks in advance for any advice available.

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Originally Posted by SnakeMomma22

Hey All, I'm trying not to panic but I'm definitely a nervous python mom. We bought our baby from PetSmart a week before Christmas. She is so gentle and did great on her first feed about 2weeks later. Every since though she has no desire to eat at all. It's been about 6weeks now & I'm getting nervous since she is only 5months old. We keep the humidity levels at 50-60% with a cold side around 75degrees and warm around 90degrees. She has two hides on each side and water in the middle that she loves to utilize. We've tried feeding both outside & inside her tank. We've done fuzzies and pinkies. Everytime she just looks away & does not want anything to do with the mouse. We even tried leaving the mouse overnight. HELP! This is my first ball python & want to make sure she is healthy. Thanks in advance for any advice available.

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Sounds like a hunger strike which is nothing to worry about. Some bp will refuse food for months an still remain healthy. I would still offer its normal meal every week after sunset as they are nocturnal. Monitor behavior and weight it once every 2 weeks or so to make sure its still healthy. And perhaps raise temps a bit and/or humidity. I would not worry at all, I'd research hunger strikes if i were you. Sounds like you take good care of your bp.