On 19 September I picked up a female BP, born on 25 July. The breeder gave me some documentation showing the feeding he had done to that point. After a couple of tries that week, she ate another thawed mouse on 25 September. As per today, 11 October, she has not eaten since, about 15 days. I am starting to get a bit worried. Her weight on 19 September was 137 grams. Her weight today is 153 grams. Below was her feeding schedule. As far as I can tell she has not pooped since I have had her. Not sure if it's because she is so small and the substrate I use absorbed it, or because she does not seem to eat often, so she just has not had one?
Feedings
13.08 - First feeding since birth on 25 July
16.08 - 3 day gap since previous feeding
22.08 - 6 day gap since previous feeding
05.09 - 14 day gap since previous feeding
25.09 - 20 day gap since previous feeding
When I first brought her home, all I had were the three hides. I have added the plants over the last 10 days. Temps are 32C/90F on the hot side, 27C/81F on the cold side. My humidifier keeps it around 60%, although it can dip down to below 50%, and go up to above 70% when it goes off and comes one, respectively.
Can anyone confirm whether it is normal not to find poop, or whether it is possible that she has not pooped since 19 September? Seems unlikely to me. Also would appreciate feedback on whether I should be worried about the gap between feedings. My understanding is that hatchlings/young snakes should eat every 7-10 days at most, so not sure if this is normal for a 2.5 month old snake.
Thanks in advance for any feedback/suggestions.
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