Very weak ball python

I got a call from the exotic vet today with the necropsy results. "Kidney failure due to old age". He was a rescue that I had for 10 years, so I had no idea of his real age. Fortunately it is not something that I have to worry about my other BPs having contracted from him.

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Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl

Adult feedings are a lot different than a growing hatchling.
Some of my males only eat a couple times a year.

How long has it been since he had a meal before this and how much has his weight changed?

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Even my adults usually take food once a week, except during breeding season. Even if they take food less than once a week, I feel like one should offer food once a week approximately.

Especially because this guy seems in a bad way.

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Originally Posted by weak ball python

I got a call from the exotic vet today with the necropsy results. "Kidney failure due to old age". He was a rescue that I had for 10 years, so I had no idea of his real age. Fortunately it is not something that I have to worry about my other BPs having contracted from him.

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Oh wow, I'm sorry for your loss. :(

I'm so sorry for your loss.