? regarding BP weight loss & not eating

[muddoc]

That kind of weight loss is nothing. A ball python that size could go off feed for months without hardly losing any weight.

I have a female that was about 1000 grams that went off feed for 9 months and she probably lost 100+ grams, she was healthy, well hydrated, husbandry spot on so I just wait it out and she finally resumed feeding.

Deb hit the nail on the head. To give you some hard numbers to go by, the general rule of thumb is that a weight loss of 10% is normal when a ball python fasts. With that said, I have had animals that go off feed for up to 9 months, and have lost as much as 20% of their body weight. Hoever, even though I hae given you some numbers, it still is a matter of health. If the snakes skin doesn't start sloughing or the spine doesn't become overly pronounced, adn the snake is still alert and active, it is probably just fine.

I hope that helps,