Originally Posted by Deborah
A picture would give us a better idea of whether or not the animal is skinny.
Second details on the animal itself and your husbandry could help correct issues that led to the feeding problems you are experiencing.
What is the animal weight and age um he's 4yrs and weight 1400 grams
How big is the enclosure um maybe 4ft. long and 2ft. wide.
What are your temps, how do you measure them (type of thermometer) I use a hydrofarm thermostat
Do you provide tight hides (hides should be snugs) well he had plastic hides which he grew out of then he didn't have one for a while then I made him a snug paper one that I'm goin' to replace soon.
How often do you handle your animal once a week
How do you offer food (inside or outside the enclosure) inside his enclosure (other wise he just wants to explore).
The more details the better.
Third keep in mind that even an animal not eating for 9 or 12 months will hardly loose any weight or become skinny so something else may be going on as well if your animal has lost a lot of weight. He did not lose weight he's just never been as big as the beautiful breeder snakes I've seen which I find makes Fluffy more active than the big ones I've seen in the expo.
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