I have a baby ball python (hatched August 11th) who hasn't eaten for the month of October.
I know that it's not uncommon for ball pythons to stop eating - but his appearance lately has caused me to be concerned.
I've had him since September 14th. The first week he ate a live mouse (he had been eating live previously) and the second week he ate a frozen/thawed mouse (which made me really happy because I was wanting to switch him). No problems, no hesitations.
Since then he has not eaten.
My concern is with his weight loss - he feels really thin (spine is visible and easily felt, skin is loose).
I also recently noticed that his belly is weird grey/pink color. He has no other signs of shedding though and has had this odd coloration for about 2 weeks.
I guess I'm just wondering if this is something I should be concerned about. Normally I would let it play out, but his weigh loss has me concerned.
Nothing has changed in his environment and his temperament is still the same.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
I was thinking about offering another live mouse this weekend.