my ball python wont drink

After my older ball python died (RIP) i got a new one, and i havent seen him drinking yet, i always saw my old ball python drinking, but never this one, ive had him for 3 days, just wanted to as if its normal if I dont see him drink.

More often than not, you probably won't catch him in the act. And if you do, it's most likely because he thought you weren't there. :P I would only start to worry if it seems he's getting dehydrated. Wrinkly, loose-looking skin is a sign of that, although he might look like that if he's shedding/getting ready to shed, so make sure that's not the case before you go panicking and calling vets or anything.

You got to be sneaky!

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Lol. ok.

Some BPs are secretive about it and some aren't. My boyfriend's normal male drinks constantly! I almost never see the others drink though. Different from snake to snake

They get most of the water they need from their food (like humans more than half of a rodents body weight is water) So they don't need to drink very often, and as has been stated previously they can be secretive.

The first time I saw any of my BPs drink was today! I was feeding them and I turned around to see my spider girl with her head in her dish! I have 8 snakes and I've only witnessed three of them drinking (two only on one occasion each and the final one drinks IMMEDIATELY after she eats so it's easy to catch her). I wouldn't worry about it! So long as his skin doesn't seem overly wrinkly, he's fine.

So Roxy Slithermen has a few issues and at this time there doesnt seem to be anywhere 35hor vets we can bring her...so my Gf asked what i thought about trying to use those lil blue sterilize water containers, you know the ones from the first aid kit ones... and we have not seen her drink in the whole 3weeks weve had her... and dehydrated she does look... AND wudda ya know, here they are GF hand assisting Roxy drinking..its so cute.. and GF says she totally seems to notice how much more lively Roxy is ...its so cute how Roxy sticks out her tounge and follows the bottle as she extends her neck towards the water container..lol..who da thought lol

I got my BP a week ago, he is about 6months to a year old. I fed him live for the first time last night he ate that within the first 2 minutes of me dropping the hopper in.

im just not not sure if he’s drinking. I know he would never finish all the water I give him in his bowl but I haven’t once seen him drink. He doesn’t have any signs of dehydration. I’m going to let his food digest then take him out to observe his skin.

Should I be panicked? Or does something sound wrong?
I also use spring water for him with out adding repti safe.
is this ok? Should I condition the water?

Im a first time snake owner and everything has been stressing me out!

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Originally Posted by Shke0

I got my BP a week ago, he is about 6months to a year old. I fed him live for the first time last night he ate that within the first 2 minutes of me dropping the hopper in.

im just not not sure if he’s drinking. I know he would never finish all the water I give him in his bowl but I haven’t once seen him drink. He doesn’t have any signs of dehydration. I’m going to let his food digest then take him out to observe his skin.

Should I be panicked? Or does something sound wrong?
I also use spring water for him with out adding repti safe.
is this ok? Should I condition the water?

Im a first time snake owner and everything has been stressing me out!

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No need to worry. You will very rarely, if ever, see ypur BP drink. No need to condition the water.

Also....I have said it on other threads, but, I'll try again...
You're better off starting a NEW thread rather than commenting on threads that are years old.

The way I keep my animals allows me a lot of viewing time. And while some are really good at laying low, I do see them for the most part drinking (after a meal especially). I can also understand depending on your setup, you might not see them drink as often as you would like. Water, FRESH water is very, very important to these snakes. And while it is not necessary, quite a few keepers believe in having a bowl big enough for the snake to soak in. This way if the snake does want to take a dip, they can. And believe me, some will.

I have never seen my 2 balls drink ever, but thats not to say they don't! Now my boa's on the other hand are a different story..

I don't usually see my snakes drink, but I often look in on them to find an empty bowl that I know contained water the night before.

They drink from time to time. They're just not likely to do it while you're watching.

I only see mine drink maybe once a week, usually after I change the water (which I do every other day). As long as he is eating and acting normal I wouldn't worry
(edit) you've only have him a few days, so just give him time to settle. He's probably drinking late at night when the house is quiet

I've had my older ball python for nearly 24 years and in all that time only seen him drink maybe a couple dozen times. My yearling bumblebee though, I see her drink probably once a week. Just coincidence and timing. I'm sure they drink just as often I just don't see it.

Basically, try not to worry...as long as everything else is good, and water is fresh, it's probably drinking when you aren't around.

Enjoy your new snake :)

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Originally Posted by robert242245

After my older ball python died (RIP) i got a new one, and i havent seen him drinking yet, i always saw my old ball python drinking, but never this one, ive had him for 3 days, just wanted to as if its normal if I dont see him drink.

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It's fine just as everyone has said ..

They are nocturnal of course ..


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