Need help my ball python wont eat and has dry skin on its face (images)

[fLako0aGuiiLaR]

This is very true/important. You may have more success using a hair dryer to warm up the prey. I used to use the hot water method but my snakes are picky and prefer there to not be wet even if you place them in a baggy they prey can still end up dripping wet which may be turning your little one off to eating it. Using a hair dryer also gets the scent of the food really flowing around the room and should entice him to eat since he knows food should be coming. Give it a try. works perfectly for me, and I hope it can get your little one going. Keep us updated

Thank you for ur advice
So to try this i dont have to use water at all i just need a hair dryer?

[AlexisFitzy]

Thank you for ur advice
So to try this i dont have to use water at all i just need a hair dryer?

Yes, you can just leave the rat out at room temp for a while until it's completely thawed then use the hair dryer to get it nice and warm. When the prey is small it takes only a little while for it to thaw completely. Once the rat feels limp and you can feel anymore icy/cold areas the rat is ready for the hair dryer


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[fLako0aGuiiLaR]

Yes, you can just leave the rat out at room temp for a while until it's completely thawed then use the hair dryer to get it nice and warm. When the prey is small it takes only a little while for it to thaw completely. Once the rat feels limp and you can feel anymore icy/cold areas the rat is ready

Mm i m try to do it next time
If i offered him food on Sunday when should i offer him again?

[AlexisFitzy]

Mm i m try to do it next time
If i offered him food on Sunday when should i offer him again?

You can give him some time to build up an appetite and feed him again this Sunday if you offered last Sunday. It's good to have a break period between refusals since offering food too often can stress the snake out and lead to more refusals.


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