Follow these e-mails from me to LLLReptile about my blood python who will still not eat. Read what they tell me on the last e-mail.

From: Me

Okay I don't know if you remember me but here's my story. I ordered a blood python and anery Kenyan sand boa and they arrived on 03/04/09. The blood python was D.O.A and was reported. I then payed shipping again and ordered another one. This one came alive on 03/06/09. He has yet to eat except for the times assisted. Now I'm NOT asking for a refund or exchange because that warranty has long gone. But I'm just asking what you guys fed them and how you guys fed your problem feeder ones. I'm SO scared for him. He eats when assisted but I feel SO bad doing this. PLEASE reply.

From: LLL

Sammy,

What are you offering it?

Sincerely,

Kevin Scott

From: Me

I've tried everything! From mice hoppers, adult mice, rat pups, and even chicks! NOTHING! I've also tried everything in the book to encourage eating.

From: LLL

Yea, unfortunately blood pythons are picky feeders and can be difficult to get feeding sometimes. We were feeding them small adult mice in paper bags, but they will usually take rat pups as well. What is the temperature inside of your cage?

Sincerely,

Kevin Scott

From: Me

Hot side fluctuates from 81F to 84F.

From: LLL

That's probably why it isn't eating. Blood pythons like it really hot, I would bump the basking spot up to 95 or 100 degrees.

Sincerely,

Kevin Scott
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Okay so I'm not sure but isn't that WAY to hot?