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    Underweight 10 m/o

    I have a 10 month old ball python who only weighs 203 grams.. his spine is slightly triangulated and his skin is a bit stretchy, i know he's underweight for his age, but he refuses to eat rats.

    He should be on small/medium rats but only eats adult mice. I've tried everything besides making a "mouse coat" for a rat.

    Other than being underweight, he shows no signs of being unhealthy. He's active, sheds great, humidity and heat is always at a constant 65-70% and 75F on his cool side(where he normally is, warm side is 85F), and I don't believe he has a tumor or infection of any kind.

    I'm terrified of what'll happen if his eating pattern (or lack thereof) continues.

    Any advice for me and my Oliver?

    Thanks.
    Last edited by Oliver_the_BP; 05-27-2019 at 12:24 AM.

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