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    Stubborn baby ball pythons

    I have two snakes one around 180 grams and one around 270 grams. They were eating fine for a few months and then bam now they are off food. Ive always offered food live and f/t and they never took it. I dont want to resort to assist feeding just yet but after trying mice and they dont eat I might have to. Opinions on how to get them to eat again?

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    Wait it out.
    How long have they been off?
    I have two females, an albino and OG that pulled the same stuff with me.

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    Re: Stubborn baby ball pythons

    Almost a month or month and a half

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    Re: Stubborn baby ball pythons

    Mine has done the same thing as well. Was eating like a pig for months then just stopped when winter came around. Can't be for breeding season since they are so young. I'd like to hear more answers on this as well.


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    Re: Stubborn baby ball pythons

    While going off feed is stressful, it's more stressful to assist feed. Just monitor there weight, I wouldn't assist feed unless there is a significant weight loss.
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