So the title pretty much says it all.
I got a baby ball python 2 weeks ago tomorrow. I've left him completely alone since day 1 other than water changes and one attempt at feeding. He was not interested and still seemed a little nervous so I let him be.
I was going to attempt to feed again today until I saw him. He briefly went to his water bowl, then was pushing against it with his head a bit, looking like he was trying to push off his shed.
So he is most definitely in shed, and is also looking a little skinny which is making me nervous. It explains why he didn't want to eat (and he did seem a little dull-looking at the time, but this is my first snake so I didn't even think of shed), but I'm hoping to get a meal in him soon since he is so tiny.
Tank is 80 degrees cool side, 90 degrees warm side. Humidity usually sits around 70%, but it's moving up since I started misting. He is on aspen, which I was hoping to change to something else before his first shed but oh well.
So my question is, can I attempt to feed right after shed? Is there anything else I should be doing? Is there cause to be worried that he hasn't eaten since he's been with me?
Tips are super appreciated since this is my first time owning a snake!
Also, I'll link a photo. I'm not sure to get it to display in the post.
Thank you!
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