Not Eating

[ssmith73]

We have been keeping ball pythons now for a little over 2 years. We had them all in individual enclosures, 3 of the smaller ones were in 28qt tubs on a shelf. Well our collection grew enough to not really have room for separate enclosures so I bought two 5 high, CB-70 racks from Reptile Basics. Before assembly I had two out of 6 that were off feed but the rest ate. Now that I have had them all in the racks for the last two months all but 1 are not wanting to eat. Warm end temps 90, cool end 82 humidity is typically around 63,64%. Each animal has a black plastic hide from Reptile Basics and water dish. All of them are 1,100 grams or more.

Are the CB-70s too large? I had 3 of them in tubs as I mentioned above and the other 3 were in Exo Terra Lare-Lows, which basically have the same foot print as CB-70.

Any tricks and/or suggestions?

Thanks for reading!

[dakski]

At those weights, I wouldn't be too worried yet. My rule of thumb is in a normal winter fast, 4-6 months or so, I do not even sweat a little bit until the BP has lost 10% or more of his/her body weight.

Having said that, a move to a new enclosure, even if the enclosure is appropriate, can cause a BP to go off feed.

IF everyone is healthy otherwise, leave them alone for a bit, let them settle in, and do not offer too much.

I would offer every 3-4 weeks max until they start eating.

I would also search for "refusing food," "not eating," etc. There are literally 100's of threads where people are basically asking the same thing. Numerous ones come up weekly. You might find some tips in those threads.

However, if they were eating prior, they are that weight when they can start to fast, AND you moved them, I wouldn't be surprised by the current situation and would wait it out.

[ssmith73]

Thank you!

[Zincubus]

Thank you!

Maybe consider the hairdryer method.. I’ve sent you details ..

It’s worked for two other members in here in the last three days ..!


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