Need some advise.....

[L.West]

Do you think I would have better luck with trying a separate container for feeding?? At least that would alleviate the worry of her swallowing aspen.

[Kaorte]

Do you think I would have better luck with trying a separate container for feeding?? At least that would alleviate the worry of her swallowing aspen.

I don't think you will have better luck. Not with a ball python. Ball pythons are shy feeders and will often go off feed if fed outside their home enclosure.

Swallowing aspen is not really a problem. It happens sometimes, but it should not cause problems. I have never even heard of it causing a problem.

Give her the hides back. I have snakes that will eat with no hides, one hide, and some that need two identical hides. Even in a rack system.

If she still doesn't eat after adding the hides, try filling the enclosure with crumpled paper and offering a small rat a week later. Pre scent, turn off the lights, and offer at night.

[PghBall]

Do you think I would have better luck with trying a separate container for feeding?? At least that would alleviate the worry of her swallowing aspen.

All of my snakes are on Aspen. I'm sure they have injested some from time to time but I haven't had a single problem from it.

[L.West]

Ok thanks. I will put her hides back in and see what happens.

The one thing i can recall that the breeder did that I do not is that he fed her very, very late at night - I'm talking like 1am - do you think that would make a difference. I always wait until dark but it is usually only 9:30 at night.

Thanks for the help.

[L.West]

Ok thanks. I will put her hides back in and see what happens.

The one thing i can recall that the breeder did that I do not is that he fed her very, very late at night - I'm talking like 1am - do you think that would make a difference. I always wait until dark but it is usually only 9:30 at night.

Thanks for the help.

Does anyone think the time of night would make a difference in my success with her eating??

I've put her hides back in her tub - she went right in them.