Probably not a big deal but...

[midtx350z]

Even if she is in a seperate room I would venture to say that he could be able to smell her.

I would invest in some different hides. It can be as cheap as going to the dollar store and getting some cereal or mixing bowls, or as expensive as those nice exo terra rock cave hides. The half log hides just don't provide enough security for ball pythons.

He seems to have been fine with the half logs for a long time, they have one end facing the back wall of the tank, which has a black background. I'll look into the bowls next time I got by dollar tree. Thanks.

So I shouldn't worry? When SHOULD I start worrying?

[Kaorte]

I would start worrying when he has lost a lot of weight. He looks okay right now but he could be a bit more plump. It might be a good idea to get a kitchen scale and track his weight.

I think that changing the hides might be enough to get him back on feed. If they don't feel safe enough they won't eat. Even if he is using the hides it doesn't mean that he automatically feels safe.

[midtx350z]

Alright, thanks for your help.

[GoBoilers]

What had he been eating?

[midtx350z]

What had he been eating?

They've both been eating medium rats for a few months. No problems at all.

[GoBoilers]

I had good luck giving my male large mice after he started fasting (he had been eating small rats). If nothing else works, perhaps try a smaller prey item? The mice I gave him were also live (his rats were f/t)...that really interested him!

[maria1232]

you should be fine unless he starts loosing a great amount of weight, in which case i think a visit to the vet would be in order, with mine when i took her they gave her a appetite thingy, and the following week she was back to eating normally, hope this helps =]

[midtx350z]

I had good luck giving my male large mice after he started fasting (he had been eating small rats). If nothing else works, perhaps try a smaller prey item? The mice I gave him were also live (his rats were f/t)...that really interested him!

They both eat live... maybe I should try frozen? He seems to back away whenever the rat is near him.

I tried putting a live mouse in there but it was like they became friends, he wouldnt move at all and the mouse would sleep next to him.