bp not eating...

i am just about at one month owning my female normal. she has not eaten yet and i know that isnt terribly long but...

i was wandering if it isnt breeding season. is it? and could this be a factor?

Not shedding.
husbandry should be on the money.

If she is older and maintaining her weight I wouldn't worry.

Can you tell us about your husbandry/setup?

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

If she is older and maintaining her weight I wouldn't worry.

Can you tell us about your husbandry/setup?

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Agreed, this information would be helpful.

JonV

40g tank.
two identical hides. (warm and cool sides)
92 warm
82 cool
78-80 ambient
plenty of cover
trying to feed a mouse on saturday nights in cage with scenting.

she is only about a year old

Honestly that huge tank could be freaking her out. I dunno...what is your humidity set at? What hides are you using? Pictures will help alot.

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Originally Posted by dustin wagner

40g tank.
two identical hides. (warm and cool sides)
92 warm
82 cool
78-80 ambient
plenty of cover
trying to feed a mouse on saturday nights in cage with scenting.

she is only about a year old

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Are you controlling your heat source with a dimmer or thermostat?
What are you measuring those temps with.

I agree, 40gallons is far to big for any BP. Try switching to a 20gallon long tank instead.

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Originally Posted by ScottyDsntKnow

Honestly that huge tank could be freaking her out. I dunno...what is your humidity set at? What hides are you using? Pictures will help alot.

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humidity is at 50-60
hides a tight around her
the cage is full of fake plants and stiks and vines i have some pics up but the tank has changed with more cover and new equipment.

what about the breeding season thing?

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humidity is at 50-60
hides a tight around her
the cage is full of fake plants and stiks and vines i have some pics up but the tank has changed with more cover and new equipment.

what about the breeding season thing?

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Yes it is breeding season, but she looks no where near ready to breed.

Get a scale and check her weight once a week. If she is loosing weight then you have a problem. I would seriously consider moving her to a smaller tank. That is really huge for a ball python.

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

Are you controlling your heat source with a dimmer or thermostat?
What are you measuring those temps with.

I agree, 40gallons is far to big for any BP. Try switching to a 20gallon long tank instead.

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digital dual probe.
temp gun.

my question was is it possible for her not to be eating because its breeding season. i have no intentions of breeding

Mine is eating like a hog right now... Also WHAT hides are you using? Like if you have half logs that might be your problem. Also, are the back and sides of your tank covered with something like a background or still open? If they are still open it will create a very exposed feeling for your animal.

they are tight small opaque bowls with small entrances.
i remember you getting that advice!

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Mine is eating like a hog right now... Also WHAT hides are you using? Like if you have half logs that might be your problem. Also, are the back and sides of your tank covered with something like a background or still open? If they are still open it will create a very exposed feeling for your animal.

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i am glad your snake turned around her eating habits!:gj:

Yah I learned so much and I'm just trying to help out everyone I can now. Getting that girl to eat was such a huge relief you don't even know... Now she just needs to poop lol.

If you don't want to buy another tank just put a divider in the tank you have. A tank that size could be cut in half or even less. You should do one or the other though. When balls are younger, too big of a space can stress them out. Make sure you adjust you heater size to work too. Every few months just move the divider back a few inches

Also how big are your hides? BP's like to feel tight in their hides. It makes them feel safer. If there is a lot of room in the hide when you snake is in it try buying a smaller one.

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Also how big are your hides? BP's like to feel tight in their hides. It makes them feel safer. If there is a lot of room in the hide when you snake is in it try buying a smaller one.

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hides fit her body when coiled up.

Changes always sends them off feed & during winter most go off feed at sometime.