New BP not eating? Need ideas!

[Zincubus]

How big is the tank? Tiny snake needs tiny enclosure.
How are you heating it? Under tank heating pad with a thermostat is recommended.
The logs don't work well; they don't provide enough security. And you should have two hides - one on the cool side and one on the hot side.

Your best bet really is following the hatchling 101 link given previously.


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Excellent point about the logs !!

They are open- ended and as such jaunt don't offer any security , possibly the opposite ?! I'd imagine it's like hiding in a tunnel .


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[blondiee411]

Sorry I did not get around to posting pictures today, I have had exams all week! Anyways, he is in a 2.5 gal glass tank. I took the log out and got him small plastic hide. He does have a cool side and a warm side with a small water dish. I tried feeding him tonight with no luck. I dangled the mouse outside the hide while he was in there. I have left a mouse in there overnight and he did not touch it. I left this one in overnight and if it is not eaten in the morning I will discard of it and leave him be for a week. This is my second ball python so I am familiar with the enclosures they particularly want. My other bp (Copper) slams mice like nothing. He's a crazy eater! I guess I was blessed with him being a great eater and was caught off guard when the new snake wouldn't eat

[Zincubus]

Sorry I did not get around to posting pictures today, I have had exams all week! Anyways, he is in a 2.5 gal glass tank. I took the log out and got him small plastic hide. He does have a cool side and a warm side with a small water dish. I tried feeding him tonight with no luck. I dangled the mouse outside the hide while he was in there. I have left a mouse in there overnight and he did not touch it. I left this one in overnight and if it is not eaten in the morning I will discard of it and leave him be for a week. This is my second ball python so I am familiar with the enclosures they particularly want. My other bp (Copper) slams mice like nothing. He's a crazy eater! I guess I was blessed with him being a great eater and was caught off guard when the new snake wouldn't eat

Did you offer a WARM mouse ?

Usually offering warm and if no success then reheat and offer again , repeat process as long as it takes .

All that said ... if there is no initial interest shown and not even a tongue flick then it's better waiting a week or so .

[Craiga 01453]

I think you need to just give the animal time. Now that he has a better hide, leave him alone for a bit. Give him a few days, just alone in his new world. If his husbandry is right he will eat soon, once he's not so stressed.