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New BP hasn't accepted a meal in 3 weeks.
I aquired a baby female ball python from a local breeder and haven't had any success attempting to feed her a frozen/thawed fuzzy yet. I try once a week on the same day. Put her in a feeding tub and do not feed her in her enclosure. The humidity and temperature are normal in her encloser and she seems active and doesn't act defensive or stressed. I have tried to handle her as little as possible to keep any possible stress down yet she hasn't eaten in 3 weeks. Should I be concerned?
Last edited by LavenderNoodle; 01-14-2019 at 02:04 PM.
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Re: New BP hasn't accepted a meal in 3 weeks.
Originally Posted by LavenderNoodle
I aquired a baby female ball python from a local breeder and haven't had any success attempting to feed her a frozen/thawed fuzzy yet. I try once a week on the same day. Put her in a feeding tub and do not feed her in her enclosure. The humidity and temperature are normal in her encloser and she seems active and doesn't act defensive or stressed. I have tried to handle her as little as possible to keep any possible stress down yet she hasn't eaten in 3 weeks. Should I be concerned?
Try feeding her in her enclosure. The handling right before feeding might be putting her off.
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Re: New BP hasn't accepted a meal in 3 weeks.
Also check that they were feeding her FT prey. I have a female that refuses anything but live mice.
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Re: New BP hasn't accepted a meal in 3 weeks.
Originally Posted by Skyrivers
Try feeding her in her enclosure. The handling right before feeding might be putting her off.
Right there. I've never heard a good reason to feed a BP in a separate feeding enclosure.
I handle BP feedings as almost religious ceremonies. Only at night, total silence in the house, dim lighting, nobody but myself, minimal distractions. Once the snake bites and coils, all lights go out and I leave the room. BPs need to feel secure to eat.
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When feeding outside the enclosure it's only a matter of time before it stresses the animal enough to lead to refusals, not to mention other issues you will experience if you keep feeding outside the enclosure.
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Re: New BP hasn't accepted a meal in 3 weeks.
I'll try feeding her inside of her enclosure then. Thanks.
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Re: New BP hasn't accepted a meal in 3 weeks.
Originally Posted by Jamiekerk
...Also use snake tongues to wiggle the rodent....
I'd recommend using "tongs" actually...
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Re: New BP hasn't accepted a meal in 3 weeks.
Originally Posted by Bogertophis
I'd recommend using "tongs" actually...
I second that
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New BP hasn't accepted a meal in 3 weeks.
Oops. Commented under the wrong thing
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Last edited by Bigkrash; 01-14-2019 at 05:41 PM.
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