New to BP have a few questions

[Caali]

She is young. 67g

I thawed the mouse in tepid water then warmed it in hot until warm to the tough. I checked to make sure it was thawed all the way. She just shied away from the mouse. The reptile show was crazy, and I didn’t get to ask all the questions I wanted.


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I know she is young but 67g is normally what hatchlings (hatchling weigh from 40g to 90g) or snakes that are a bit older than hatchlings weigh BUT weight can vary A LOT. For example I got my ball python when he was 4 months old and he only weighed 100g (which is definitely on the smaller side) but he looked fine. It took him 2 weeks to start eating. Now he weighs 800g even after fasting for 2 months and he is just 1 year and 4 months old. Personally I think the food the breeder has been offering to her might have been a little too little for her body.
And I also asked because I was wondering if she has eaten a lot of meals before. Young ball pythons can be like divas. Some just don't want to eat but from what it looks like to me your ball python is simply still stressed. Give her some more time.
Also be sure to use warm not hot water. I learned this on this forum as well but hot water is not a good idea. Take it from someone who accidentally boiled a rat once. The rodent should be warm to the touch just like your skin.

By the way, so am I right if I assume that you don't know whether she ate live or frozen mice?