Ball python hasnt eaten in year 1/2

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Chill a bit. Jonas took it as constructive, and asked what he should buy. It's easy to say "Get something better", but what is better? The snarky comment about the vet wasn't really necessary, either. He has stated clearly how he is measuring temps, and what they are. He also noted that she is striking defensively, which doesn't point to prey being under-heated.

sorry i didnt mean to offend.....i dont know if im missing something here.....Jonas is using a thermostat to set his temperature with out verifying it with a thermometer. Fire storm suggested getting a decent digital thermometer. Jonas didnt seem to understand so i reiterated it. Its not a snarky comment about the vet. Im surprised the vet didnt check that Jonas was measuring his temperatures reliably. Whats the problem with that?? I mean the snake hasnt eaten for 18 months and well no one really knows what temperature its being kept at !! I should think until this is sorted its pointless doing anything else yet people are still talking about changing temps. Jonas needs to know where he(or she?) is at right now with regards to temperature!!

E2a Defensive strike could well mean the prey is under heated. I could dangle an ice cube in front of some my snakes and theyd strike defensively. They certainly dont think its food