New BP, eating problems, starting to panic... help appreciated!

[MootWorm]

Found the receipt. I got him on the 11th actually. I feel like a complete idiot now, Ive been working overtime all month and my sense of time is completely messed up... you know, its probably only been no longer than two weeks since he's last eaten. He so readily took two hoppers when I first got him, but then I think he started going into shed. I still think housing him in a smaller tub is more secure for him, plus its what he's used to... he's just so tiny.

Haha it's okay, it happens I'd give him a few more tries before assist feeding. Have you tried cluttering up his tub with crumpled paper and adding an excess of hides? Over 2-3 weeks indicates (to me, at least) that it's more than just a shed. Mine only refuse when they're deep in shed, if even then.

[linzard]

Haha it's okay, it happens I'd give him a few more tries before assist feeding. Have you tried cluttering up his tub with crumpled paper and adding an excess of hides? Over 2-3 weeks indicates (to me, at least) that it's more than just a shed. Mine only refuse when they're deep in shed, if even then.

I haven't but thats a really good idea! Plus it might add some nice texture for him to move around on... I can definitely see signs of he'd but its not that obvious unless you're inspecting him like me lol.

[angllady2]

For sure if the little guy is only 50 grams. A 6 quart is all he needs. I keep mine in a 6 quart until they hit 300 grams. He needs that security. He can easily go 5 or 6 weeks without eating with no ill effects. So don't panic.

Hoppers are a bit small for a baby ball, but if that's what you have it will work for a while.

Gale

[Crazymonkee]

For sure if the little guy is only 50 grams. A 6 quart is all he needs. I keep mine in a 6 quart until they hit 300 grams. He needs that security. He can easily go 5 or 6 weeks without eating with no ill effects. So don't panic.

Hoppers are a bit small for a baby ball, but if that's what you have it will work for a while.

Gale

Hoppers are perfect for my baby spider. It leaves a tiny lump and he's about 75g right now

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[hotelvoodoo]

My advice? Calm down and welcome to the frustrating world of ball python keeping. If he's eaten fine for you before, just keep offering, and eventually he'll take it. Really, a 15qt tub should be fine for a juvenile especially if he has a hide, but honestly, don't worry. If he doesn't appear to be ill, just wait him out. I have a 600 gram male lesser who maintains his weight I think on purpose. He hasn't eaten in almost six months now. Just keep a good eye on his weight and don't handle him for a while. If he starts rapidly dropping weight then start to re-evaluate. Put him in an area of the room without much foot traffic, maybe on a shelf or somewhere darker, so he feels more comfy.

Good luck and deep breaths.

[NYHC4LIFE8899]

My baby ball is 65 grams and hoppers leave a bulge in his belly. Pinkies and fuzzies are too small.