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    Ball python refusing food for second week in a row

    My 9 month old male ball python has never refused a meal since I've had him (which was since he hatched). Until two weeks ago he refused, and then today he refused too. Husbandry is fine, humidity is fine. HE just had a perfect shed about 4 days ago.

    am I rightfully worried or am I over reacting?

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    Hes prolly hitting his food fast, is he around 500-700grams?

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    Re: Ball python refusing food for second week in a row

    Quote Originally Posted by CORBIN911 View Post
    Hes prolly hitting his food fast, is he around 500-700grams?
    Hes about 610 grams.

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    Yea just offer him every 10-14 days, Hes likely in fast, hell catch back on sooner! Unless you notice dramatic weight loss then hes ok

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    Re: Ball python refusing food for second week in a row

    Quote Originally Posted by CORBIN911 View Post
    Yea just offer him every 10-14 days, Hes likely in fast, hell catch back on sooner! Unless you notice dramatic weight loss then hes ok
    Okay thank you! Glad to know this is normal.

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    My male refused food for 11 months once he hit 900 grams, don't be surprised if it takes a while.

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    i had a snake that never refused a meal even seconds. He was my best feeder. When he hit 1,200 grams he stopped eating for severral months. As long as he isnt losing weight it shouldnt be an issue.
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