I have a new ball python, about 18 inches long, which I purchased captive-bred about 4 weeks ago. I did my research beforehand, and I'm certain the temperatures/humidity/etc are set to reflect everything I've read.

However, he hasn't eaten in 3 weeks. In fact, every time I place him with a mouse, he seems almost frightened. I was using killed mice, but I've since tried live. He actually began cuddling with the mouse...

He almost never moves inside his cage. When I handle him, he seems to be curious and active, but once I put him back in his cage he begins running his head against the glass walls until, after 5 minutes or so, he gives up whatever he was doing and proceeds to sit, motionless, until the next time I touch him.

I'm not at all experienced; is this behavior anything to worry about?


Thanks