I recently bought a baby ball python who is now about 5 months old. When I first got him he was eating fine and I was feeding him frozen fuzzies (which he ate with no problem). I fed him once a week and he seemed content. In the last 4 weeks I have been feeding small mice but he has been refusing food (it has been 2 weeks since his last meal). Also he started to shed for the first time since I had him a couple weeks ago and he did not shed all at once so I soaked him in warm water which seemed to help but he still has not shed his head. Also when he defecates it looks like his vent gets very distended and large and it almost looks like something pink is coming out !.. He has done that 3 times when defecating that I noticed so I thought it was normal but now I am not sure. I am a first time BP owner and am trying my best to keep him healthy.. I would really appreciate some advice on if thee things are normal and what I can do about them. If he doesn't eat soon though I will find a vet in the area that can help me out ..


PLEASE.. any advice would be awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!