How long of a break do you give a food refuser?

[Gio]

Not highjacking at all. I have the same situation and my questions were answered on the 1st part. Please ask away! There is room for more than my question and I welcome hearing answers to your question. In the wild they are opportunistic feeders and the prey varies in type and size. I want to have a certain schedule, but my schedule is not always the same.

Lately the process has taken longer so I like to have a time that I'm not rushed and can enjoy the feeding. That said, your question is perfect!

[Gio]

Shot down again. Not sure what the deal is. ALL is well with temps, humidity and such, she's not in shed. I tried a night feeding because she was sticking her head out. I thought for sure she would strike. I held the rat in tongs, she was in the S position, the moved up, sniffed, and went back into the hide. I tried another rat with the same result. She curled up in her hide, and I decided to leave the rats in over night. I got up and there they were.

So to the garbage they went and I guess another week will go by. The season is changing here but she's only 1 year, 2 months old.

I guess I'll wait another week.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Shot down again. Not sure what the deal is. ALL is well with temps, humidity and such, she's not in shed. I tried a night feeding because she was sticking her head out. I thought for sure she would strike. I held the rat in tongs, she was in the S position, the moved up, sniffed, and went back into the hide. I tried another rat with the same result. She curled up in her hide, and I decided to leave the rats in over night. I got up and there they were.

So to the garbage they went and I guess another week will go by. The season is changing here but she's only 1 year, 2 months old.

I guess I'll wait another week.

The joys of owning Ball Pythons. Even the best of feeders just decide that they don't want to eat from time to time.

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I don't mean to jake this thread, but I have a question that that is a little off the op's question.
Now, my question is, will balls refuse if the feeding schedule is a little erratic?
I feed every 7 to 10 days. It's all due to work schedule. Thanks and sorry in advance.

A little bit of irregularity shouldn't make a BP refuse.

[Gio]

Well, it appears this is the prime time to plead my case for a red tail boa. If the Royal skips the food, instead of wasting rats, I can feed the boa. Doesn't that sound like a reasonable and well thought out plan?

A brilliant plan is starting to unfold.

[DooLittle]

Well, it appears this is the prime time to plead my case for a red tail boa. If the Royal skips the food, instead of wasting rats, I can feed the boa. Doesn't that sound like a reasonable and well thought out plan?

A brilliant plan is starting to unfold.

Yes, YES!! Go for it! boa, boa, boa!

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[loonunit]

If someone's refusing, I'll only offer every other week. That's more about preserving my sanity than anything else.