shedding and wont eat..?

OK so dont get mad at me i did a thread search and couldnt find one that has this question.

When a ball python is shedding do they often lose their appetite? :snake:

Yes......most of them do.

Yup some do. not mine though....

Some do some don't, it depends on the individual.

so they can go a while without eating? It's been a week since she last ate..

and now shes started to shed and wont eat. So thats normal for some?

and shes not very active either..
she just sleeps all day and all night

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so they can go a while without eating? It's been a week since she last ate..

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Yes, missing a meal or two is nothing to worry about!

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So thats normal for some?

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Yes

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Originally Posted by chinchillachic18

and shes not very active either..
she just sleeps all day and all night

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Absolutely normal, you will rarely see your BP while in shed.

nothin' to worry a bout

ok cool :] thanks guys!

My ball pythons curl up in a big dark lump on the warm spot and look utterly miserable until they are done shedding. <lol>

Shedding is like that "time" of the month for BPs, they don't like it at all. BPs can go months without eating if healthy, one or two missed feedings is absolutely nothing to worry about. A lot of times their vision is impaired because of the eyecaps, therefore, also limiting them, because they feel vulnerable, and don't want to endanger themselves.

Whether it's a ball, king, corn, milk etc. I don't even attempt to feed during a shed cycle.