By far I see the female ball python is doing great just that she is abit thin, and after she is eatting well previouly with the supplier hand. So when I took over just few days ago, and 2 day ago I feeded 3 mice about 4inc size. And she throw out the, and for the male which very young, feeder 1 4inc mice and so far so good didn't throw out at all..Originally Posted by Bogertophis
DING DING DING! BINGO! You need to house snakes by themselves; they don't shack up in the wild, & when you keep them together this way there is stress involved* not to mention competition for the proper & essential warmth for digestion. Regardless of how big the "warm side" or "hot spot" in the cage is, it's asking for trouble to house them together. Stress comes into play no matter what genders...same sex may not appreciate either other, & opposite genders may result in unwanted breeding, which (contrary to what many think) is seldom a money-maker & more likely a money-loser -let me count the ways...Regardless of their genders...one bothering the other after eating a big meal can result in regurgitation, as can one hogging the warm spot. Not only that, but when one gets sick & needs treatment, you've just doubled your bill at the vet...so much for saving money on enclosures...
So get separate enclosures dialed in...the fact that both were willing to eat tells me it's not likely an illness here, just stress or inadequate warmth. Snakes live solo lives.
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