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ball python not eating
my ball python has only ever gone 1 week without eating and today marks 2 weeks that he has not eaten. His temps and humidity are good and he is usually a really good eater. I don't think he is in shed right now so I am getting kind of worried. When should I seek a vet?
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They go off feed sometimes. Especially the males when they think it is breeding season. My male has done 2 fasts each that were exactly 7 weeks without food. He does it once a year for the breeding season it seems.
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Just keep an eye on your husbandry and make sure he has fresh water. As long as he doesn't start to lose too much weight he should be fine.
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Re: ball python not eating
One week is nothing to worry about. As stated, just keep an eye on his temps and try again next week. I have a Dumeril's who, even at 6 months old, would only accept food maybe1 out of 3 tries! Yet, she is growing like a weed. Ball pythons are known to be finicky with food at times. As long as he's not losing weight, I wouldn't worry.
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Re: ball python not eating
My adult male BP went 8 months off food and then started eating again. This is normal with Ball Pythons. It could go even longer than 8 months.
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