Hey all, I introduced myself the other day, and guess what? Im already here with a question.

I have a male ball python about 1 1/3 years old. He is around 800 grams. He went off feed about a month ago, Im assuming because of the breeding season. he has lost a total of about 30 grams in that month to month and a half. He has missed about 7 meals. I offered again, like I do every week, and he refused again. I know everyone says not to worry about them missing meals during the breeding season, only worry if they lose alot of weight. What is considered alot of weight? He weighs in at about 845 grams full, 800 grams empty, but is currently sitting at 768 grams. When should I start worrying? He wanders the cage alot at night, but other than that, only when its completely dark, or he wont. I havent handled him.

The only difference in anything is my female mojave came out of QT and got set up right on top of him. Nothing else has changed. He shed fine for me, the only thing is, he was out of water for a couple days straight.

Other than that, temps are about 92-96 warm side, 80-84 cool side. He was eating fine until it started to cool off here in NC back in mid november. Thats when he stopped.

But in a nutshell, what do you consider a massive loss of weight? Hes down 32 grams total right now in a month and a half, how much more before I worry and take him to the vet?

Thanks in advance,
Matt