New blood python progression thread

[Bogertophis]

and yes, it is frustrating. I've nvr had a snake that has such a poor feeding response. Sangre does eat, but he never actively seeks out food when I have it out. he just sits there and smells it. I've never seen him strike at a prey item. I'm thinking of trying a live item soon, the last time I tried to feed live he was starting to go into shed. So I think I need to give him another chance. I know its going to take a while for me to figure him out. He really is a great snake. His temperment is great. The only time I've seen him strike was when the pet store owner was trying to sex him. Other than that I havent seen any agreesion from him what so ever. He is almost too chill. He doesnt even hiss when I goto to take him out of his cage. He does puff up though


Only having had corns and king snakes previously I am not used to the temperment, and feeding response I get from Sangre. He has to be one of the most calm Blood Pythons there is. When I dealt with Corns and kings I never had an issue when it came to feeding. So this feeding reponse I am getting from him is not something I am used to. I know I dont have anything to worry about until he refuses for a few months, but it is worrysome when your snake won't eat. Everytime he doesn't eat I go thorugh a string of things in my head that could have caused this failure. Then I analyze and change my habits if needed.


The more i read on snakes, and update my knowledge I just realize how much I forgot in those 20 years. That aside this forum has been a lifesaver when it comes to learning about snakes. I have learned more here, than just about any other site. Not to mention that most of the sites are dead now.

My advice is general, as I've never kept a blood, but have you considered having his stool checked? Sometimes snakes that are unusually passive are that way because
they aren't feeling well for some reason...stool is an easy place to start. And sometimes giving an oral de-worming med. will also stimulate their appetite...just saying.

(Sad to see so many other sites disappear, isn't it?)