New BP isn't feeding?

[PitOnTheProwl]

3qt or 6 qt tub.
A 20 gallon is probably too much space at this moment.
It needs to feel secure.

[MD_Pythons]

I'm having the same issue, although my little guys eyes are not cloudy at all. My temps are 90-77, mopani wood an leaves hidey area, hides i made out of dollar tree cereal bowls, one on each side. A bowl of water that he glides through when he feels like. I've had him three weeks, offered f/t first, and then 2 different options of live. He seems head shy when it comes to eating still though. If they make any sudden movements he is back to hiding.

I'm assuming 90 on the hot side and 77 on the cool, otherwise that's a huge fluctuation in temps. Are your hides snug? They like snug hides, your snake isn't going to feel secure in huge hides. And you may want to look into downsizing your enclosure too.

[CALM Pythons]

I don't want to risk ruining my UTH on the viv so I can get the probe out until I absolutely need to.

I assume you mean ruin it by Sticking and unstick the UTH? If that was what your saying in the future dont stick the UTH to the tanks/tubs. Use Metal tape (the kind for heating ducts) and tape the back of the Sticky UTH (sticky tape to sticky UTH). Then Tape the UTH thats has the foil metal tape on it to the tank with more Metal Tape. When you want to move it you just untape it from the current setup and retape it to the next. You can also use Tin Foil on the back of the UTH too but that isnt as durable I dont think as the metal tape and you use the Metal tape anyway to stick it to the tank so......

[bubs]

When you want to move it you just untape it from the current setup and retape it to the next.

I honestly didn't know you could do this. Thanks for the tip.

Here's two more photos of his enclosure. He always seems to be climbing or around the doors. The cool side is on the left with the new hide I've added. He has shown zero interest, he was in them maybe once. Is he just adjusting again? I try not to bother him unless I'm misting or changing the water.

[CALM Pythons]

I honestly didn't know you could do this. Thanks for the tip.

Here's two more photos of his enclosure. He always seems to be climbing or around the doors. The cool side is on the left with the new hide I've added. He has shown zero interest, he was in them maybe once. Is he just adjusting again? I try not to bother him unless I'm misting or changing the water.

Yeah he will settle down. I had to show my new one the hide. I hung her down so she slid her head into the doorway. Once she realized what it was she made it her home.

[Bergerking]

Have you tried just leaving the f/t mouse in the tank for a bit? My new girl won’t take it from me dangling it, but if I leave it on the floor of her tub and check back in an hour it’s gone. She’s a shy eater. Also make sure you’re offering at night - leaving the lights off helps.


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[bubs]

Have you tried just leaving the f/t mouse in the tank for a bit? My new girl won’t take it from me dangling it, but if I leave it on the floor of her tub and check back in an hour it’s gone. She’s a shy eater. Also make sure you’re offering at night - leaving the lights off helps.

Thanks, I'll give this a try when I try feeding at the end of the week. I usually leave it and he won't touch it, but I'll try dancing it around more with the lights off (I usually have a side lamp on).