Hi everyone... i am fairly new to the snake world. So i'll give you a little intro then tell you the problem
I got two hatchling ball pythons about a month and a half ago, Butterscotch and Caramel. They seem to be the exact opposites. Butterscotch is very healthy and eats on a regular basis, but Caramel has been treated for worms and a mild RI. I assume that butterscotch is the older of the two simply by a size comparison... she was considerable larger than Caramel when i bought them. I followed the directions for enclosure heat and humidity.
Caramel is currently being treated for an RI with injectable antibiotics and has been force fed three times (which is not great, i know) ... but she is still not showing interest in eating on her own... but she is drinking and staying hydrated... I've tried putting her in a paper bag with the food and even the chicken broth trick... neither worked. She is now around two months old and should be eating on her own. I know its a common problem with balls but i was just wondering if anyone had any further suggestions or could tell me if there is a point where i should just give up (which i dread doing).
Thanks,
Lauren
Butterscotch is the larger one, caramel (the problem child) is the smaller one