Color Changed?

[pt377]

Ok so my Female ball-python has changed colors. I had to leave her at my parents for about 4 months. Inside that 4 months my mother has had a cat box in the room with the snakes. I also got a male ball about 6 months ago.

So in the last 6 months or so she has gotten lighter. I just noticed when I went to feed her that shes a lot lighter and a little thicker.

Could she be pregnant? Do balls change colors during pregnancy? Is it the cat box? or Is it come thing that I have not accounted for?

Oh and she loves to be in the water. She liked it be for but now she does it every time the light is on.

[pt377]

taken a year ago

Taken today

[Kaorte]

Um...she could be glowing which is a phenomena that happens during the breeding process.

Were you housing the male and female together? Are you prepared for eggs if she is gravid?

Sitting in the water bowl isn't a good sign. Check for mites.

Also...is that a heat rock? If so, they are very dangerous and will burn your animal.

[mainbutter]

I've heard of and seen before/after pics of BPs that went through a color change (usually losing pigment or becoming much lighter in color) that seems unrelated to breeding as well.

[pt377]

Were you housing the male and female together?

YES

Are you prepared for eggs if she is gravid?

NO, What all do I need

Sitting in the water bowl isn't a good sign. Check for mites.

I did , I gave him a good cleaning befor I put them in the cage together.

Also...is that a heat rock? If so, they are very dangerous and will burn your animal.

I dont have it turned on, I have a heat pad under the tank.

[Kaorte]

Well then it is very possible you have eggs.
If you haven't already, separate the male and female. Them living together isn't a good option.

I would check for mites again. Unless you have treated the enclosure with provent-a-mite, then there is a good chance there are mites.

If you want to learn more about ball python breeding, check the "breeding forum". I won't get into the details since it is a very complex and lengthy process. You should at least know what to expect if she does lay a clutch.

[eclipsesmommy]

i hope she's gravid!
if you're really worried just take her to the vet, it would be way easier than trying to guess.