My snake isn't eating and possible retained eye caps?
Hey guys, I'm pretty new on here because I really need some help with a few things...
1. My lil boy Gizmo hasn't eaten since mid December (2 months) and I'm really worried since this is my first time owning a snake! Is this normal python behavior because it's winter or just hunger strike? I got him in May 2018 so I don't know if he did it last winter or not.
He's been losing weight, but not an excessive amount. Here's what he looks like now:
He still is a healthy weight and the Reptile Centre that I got him from just says to wait it out and keep trying, but I'd just like some more opinions.
2. I'm not really sure but I think he might have some retained eye caps? He has those weird crack-looking things on both eyes. If these are eye caps, should I just wait until he next sheds and hope that they come off along with it? If not, are there any at-home remedies that I could use to get them off? None of my local vets will even agree to see reptiles and the only herp specialist is an hour and half away and the consultation alone costs nearly £150!
Also he seems to have a little dry patch on his nose that looks like shattered glass. He's had that since before I got him. Is that notmal as well?
Thanks in advance!
Oh! And for those who are wondering... He's in a 40 gallon long tank, hot side averaging 90F and cool side averaging 79F. He's got a hide box on each side and bedding is orchid bark (I'm really struggling to keep the humidity up in his viv) along with spraying water 2-3 times a day to keep the humidity around 55%.
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