Strange behaviour/gravid? ball python

[Shmalex]

Wow! Bogertophis gave quite a bit of valuable tips. Simply, I would consider raising both the cool side temperature and the warm side temperature to start. 85F is a bit low for the warm side temp in ball python comfort zones. You sound like most other areas of the husbandry is pretty good so congrats. The temps and humidity are factors that will affect the reptiles establishment and behavior for sure. So consider that firstly. Once a ball python lays eggs and those eggs are removed for artificial incubation, the scent of the eggs needs to be removed . Otherwise, the animal will remain “ off feeding”. The python should be wiped down and rinsed off with a safe soap like a Dawn dishwashing soap. They can be allowed to soak also and rinsed off with clear, clean water. The environment, tub and contents should be washed and rinsed thoroughly as well. Once dried off and the scent of the eggs is removed the quicker the animal will get back on food. Usually, but not always.

Thank you!
I just checked and her warm side is between 31-32c. I turned up her cold side to 28c.
I had said the last two days she was staying under her cold side. Well I just went in to put in the new bedding and she's very active. It's 1pm where I am. She is specifically trying to go up.. should I bump up higher than 28for cold side??
She seems thin.. I wouldn't say there looks like there are eggs in her. Ugh what the heck is going on??
I want to take her out and see but don't want to mess with her

[Albert Clark]

Thank you!
I just checked and her warm side is between 31-32c. I turned up her cold side to 28c.
I had said the last two days she was staying under her cold side. Well I just went in to put in the new bedding and she's very active. It's 1pm where I am. She is specifically trying to go up.. should I bump up higher than 28for cold side??
She seems thin.. I wouldn't say there looks like there are eggs in her. Ugh what the heck is going on??
I want to take her out and see but don't want to mess with her

28C is a good cool side area. Nice job and congratulations. Lol.

[Shmalex]

28C is a good cool side area. Nice job and congratulations. Lol.

Thanks for the advice! She's all bathed and I did a total clean of her tank. She's restless but otherwise back to herself ☺️ I'll offer food tonight or tomorrow

[Bogertophis]

Thanks for the advice! She's all bathed and I did a total clean of her tank. She's restless but otherwise back to herself ☺️ I'll offer food tonight or tomorrow

I know how badly you want to see her eating again, but it's likely that she needs a few days at least to rest & rehydrate, especially since she was thin to start with (according to your description). Wait until you see some interest in food. Otherwise you'll likely be wasting your effort & the prey. A dehydrated snake may have trouble digesting & may barf it up, making things worse, since then you have to wait longer (a few weeks) before feeding, to give them time to replenish their digestive enzymes. Patience...