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BP not eating but also not losing that much weight
As some of you may know, my BP has not been eating and it still isn't eating //: However, it's only lost 5 g in two weeks (67 g two weeks ago and 62 g today). The humidity is 50-70% and the ambient temps are around 88-90 F on the warm side and 75-80 F on the cool side. Also, there is a heating mat set at 90 F with a thermostat. I honestly am clueless as to why it's not eating at this point. I've even been braining the mouse after defrosting them! BTW the snake is 13-14 inches so I think it's like a year old. Does anyone have any idea as to what's going on?
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Re: BP not eating but also not losing that much weight
Do u have 2 hides?. Is it glass or plastic tub?. The snake might be stressed and that is one of the main reason that they dont eat. Are you handling it at all? Theres alot that can cause a snake stress.
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Re: BP not eating but also not losing that much weight
Originally Posted by Dylan_
Do u have 2 hides?. Is it glass or plastic tub?. The snake might be stressed and that is one of the main reason that they dont eat. Are you handling it at all? Theres alot that can cause a snake stress.
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The BP has two identical hides (one on cool side, one on warm side). It is also in a glass aquarium. I've been handling it 2-3 times each week (with the exception of the first week of having it).
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Re: BP not eating but also not losing that much weight
Originally Posted by DPlant
The BP has two identical hides (one on cool side, one on warm side). It is also in a glass aquarium. I've been handling it 2-3 times each week (with the exception of the first week of having it).
They suggest not handling at all untill atleast i think its 3 sucessful feeding. Try that. Also if he or she continues to drop wait and still wont eat u might have to try a live feeding untill the weight goes back up. Are u sure its the right prey size maybe its to big of prey?
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Re: BP not eating but also not losing that much weight
Originally Posted by DPlant
The BP has two identical hides (one on cool side, one on warm side). It is also in a glass aquarium. I've been handling it 2-3 times each week (with the exception of the first week of having it).
stop handling the snake until it has eaten 3 times in a row. this is your first mistake.
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Re: BP not eating but also not losing that much weight
Originally Posted by Dylan_
They suggest not handling at all untill atleast i think its 3 sucessful feeding. Try that. Also if he or she continues to drop wait and still wont eat u might have to try a live feeding untill the weight goes back up. Are u sure its the right prey size maybe its to big of prey?
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4.4 ball python
1.0 Albino ✮ 0.1 Coral Glow ✮ 0.1 Super Cinnamon paradox ✮ 1.0 Piebald ✮ 0.1 Pastel Enchi Leopard het Piebald ✮ 1.0 Coral Glow het Piebald ✮
1.0 corn snake
1.0 Hypo ✮
1.0 crested gecko
0.1 ???? ✮
0.1 cat
0.1 Maine Coon mix ✮
0.1 human ✌︎
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Re: BP not eating but also not losing that much weight
Originally Posted by Dylan_
They suggest not handling at all untill atleast i think its 3 sucessful feeding. Try that. Also if he or she continues to drop wait and still wont eat u might have to try a live feeding untill the weight goes back up. Are u sure its the right prey size maybe its to big of prey?
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Alright I'll stop handing it. I don't think the prey is too big but rather it may be on the smaller side. The mouse is just a little bigger than the BP's head and it's about the same size as the biggest girth part of the BP.
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Re: BP not eating but also not losing that much weight
Originally Posted by tttaylorrr
I use that chart and i try to recommend it to people too . I just forgot to post it this time. Thank you
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Re: BP not eating but also not losing that much weight
Originally Posted by DPlant
Alright I'll stop handing it. I don't think the prey is too big but rather it may be on the smaller side. The mouse is just a little bigger than the BP's head and it's about the same size as the biggest girth part of the BP.
Your best bet is to go off the chart taylor has provided. But yes i would start with no handling at all. Just doing regular spot cleaning and water change untill u get 3 sucessful feedings
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Re: BP not eating but also not losing that much weight
Originally Posted by Dylan_
Your best bet is to go off the chart taylor has provided. But yes i would start with no handling at all. Just doing regular spot cleaning and water change untill u get 3 sucessful feedings
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Alright. By the way, is there a specific amount of days I should wait before offering it food again? And also, should I be worrying because the BP has only lose 5 grams in two weeks?
Last edited by DPlant; 12-17-2018 at 12:40 AM.
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