Quote Originally Posted by beastmistress
I describe it as cuddle b/c I am female, sorry. But isn't it possible a snake might want companionship? If not, why hasn't Wilson (who is 4.5 feet) killed Del (who is only 2-3 feet?) after six months of living together? They do not share a tank when they eat if that is a concern you have. They are both removed and fed in a separate tank. If they're not eating b/c they are sharing a tank, why wasn't Wilson eating regularly when she was alone? After two vet check up and a clean bill of health each time I would say she is only suffering from what EVERY ball python owner knows--ball pythons are known for being grouchie eaters-going months at a time. I appreciate the advise on temps, I am only new to eggs since we have never had eggs in all this time, not raising pythons. We currently have four, two we rescued and have brought back from certain death. Del was so under weight when we got her I could see every rib and her spine.

Lyndsey
It could very well be that she doesn't feel comforatable in the setup you have her in when she was alone. Ball pythons are very picky and need their setup to be just right for them to be "comfortable". The only times my females refuse food is during breeding/ egg laying. I have over 50 snakes that are healthy regular eaters. Here is a link to a caresheet.

http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....warticle&id=52