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    Just got through our first shed with our BP.

    Like i said just finished our first ever shed and it was a great success. But now i need some advice on when i start feeding her again. She hasn't eaten in 3-4 weeks.

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    Now. Our balls are usually ravenous after they shed.

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    I'm definitely not that experienced, especially on this topic, but my boy just finished shedding Sunday night and I fed him his normal sized prey item last night. Which he quite enthusiastically gulped down. It had only been 6 days since his last meal at that time... just one day over our normal 5 day feeding schedule. Dunno if that's kosher but that's how it worked out for us... there are a lot more experienced keepers here that can give you a better idea of the norm.
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    Re: Just got through our first shed with our BP.

    I tried to feed her today but she still will not eat. I am going to try again in a couple days. Hopefully with better results. I feed her f/t. She has taken them no problem before. I just wish she would eat.

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    Re: Just got through our first shed with our BP.

    Quote Originally Posted by Lubbie View Post
    Like i said just finished our first ever shed and it was a great success. But now i need some advice on when i start feeding her again. She hasn't eaten in 3-4 weeks.
    I feed all of my snakes on a set schedule regardless of if they are in shed or not. If they miss a meal they just get fed again next feeding day.

    Some snakes will eat while in shed, some won't.

    Hatchlings/Juveniles - 5 day schedule
    Adults/Breeders - 7 day schedule
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    What's your husbandry like?
    Any change?

    And maybe try a live feeder to jump start the feeding response if your husbandry is ideal.

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