Should I be worried?

[Slip]

OK I got my Black Pastel 10/16 his last time eating is 10/10. I attempted to feed his today but no go but I have yet to see him defacate since I have got him. Should I be worried? He's about 600g and room temps are 80-82 hot spot is 90-92.

[dr del]

Not yet it's still quite early.

What are his humidity and enclosure like? Are his hides nice and tight and dark?

[BumbleB]

I wouldn't be worried about him not eating, 2-3 weeks isn't really a long time for them to go off feed. Does he have hides? What size is his enclosure? You can also try asking the person you got him from about their setup and substrate see if you can replicate it so he can feel more comfortable. Also ask what they were feeding him and do the same

[Lolo76]

Nah, that's not a big deal (nor unusual) for a Ball Python - assuming everything else seems okay, which dr del's questions above will help to determine. I adopted an adult BP some years ago who refused food from the day I got her, and didn't end up eating for another ELEVEN months! A smaller guy like yours shouldn't go that long, but a few weeks isn't reason to panic yet.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

No you should not be worried, BP can and will fast especially sub-adult and adult when transitioning to a new home.

As for defecation they go when they are ready to, so long there is no visible persistent bulge near the cloaca than there is no reason to worry.

Make sure everything is optimal, cage size, hides, etc, feed the same type of prey that was previously offered, do so in it's enclosure and do not handle him until he eats.

Sooner or later he will resume feeding, he has a good size so there is nothing to worry about.

[nicolerawr33]

Mine didnt eat for a month after i got her. Now shes a great eater. Just keep trying, she should eat once shes adjusted. It could be she doesnt like what your feeding her also. My ball python doesnt like rats which were what i was trying to fed her first.

[nicolerawr33]

Then i fed her mice and she went for it.
Make sure your mouse is heated up enough. If you squeeze the mouse's head/body and it still feels cold let it sit out or sit in some warm water for a little longer.
I had problems with my snake at first, temperature wise, the mouse felt warm to me but it wasnt enough for her. So id warm it up a lil more and she'd eat it right away.
Also it could be the size of the mouse/rat you could be feeding her too big a size?

[Slip]

He's in a 28qt tub with 2 black tight hides. Humidity is 60%-65%. He was eating small live rats and that what I'm feeding him tell I can try to switch to f/t. He was in a rake setup but I'm unsure of substrate.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

He's in a 28qt tub with 2 black tight hides. Humidity is 60%-65%. He was eating small live rats and that what I'm feeding him tell I can try to switch to f/t. He was in a rake setup but I'm unsure of substrate.

Sounds perfect just be patient he will eat when ready