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    Telling it like it is! Stewart_Reptiles's Avatar
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    Re: My ball python isn't eating.

    As for my snake, I handle her everyday, it's been about three/four days in attempting to get her to eat, the only thing that's changed is her environment. She's had to switch tanks twice.
    You are handling your snake too much and have offer food too many times in a short time. (If you offer to often or too soon after a refusal you will only stress your BP, which will lead to more refusal)
    She's very active, she soaks, she acts completely normal
    Being very active and soaking is not normal

    When you move your snake to a new enclosure you need to allow 7-10 days for your snake to acclimate to his new environment.

    Right now double-check everything

    Check your temperature and make sure they are 80-84 on the cool side, 90-94 on the warm side

    Check your humidity and make sure it is between 50%-60%

    Make sure the enclosure is in a low traffic area.

    Make sure your enclosure is the appropriated size, an enclosure that is too big can be overwhelming, and can cause stress overtime.

    Make sure your hides are tight enough so your BP can snug in, all sides must be touching your BP's body (Avoid log hides as they do not really provide enough security for a BP).

    Stop offering food & stop handling your BP for a week, once a week has passed offer food again.

    If your BP eats than, you will still need refrain from handling it too much, at least until your BP eats with consistency.
    Deborah Stewart


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    Re: My ball python isn't eating.

    I concluded such, awhile ago.

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    Re: My ball python isn't eating.

    Quote Originally Posted by GA_Ball_Pythons View Post
    You are handling your snake too much and have offer food too many times in a short time. (If you offer to often or too soon after a refusal you will only stress your BP, which will lead to more refusal)
    Being very active and soaking is not normal

    When you move your snake to a new enclosure you need to allow 7-10 days for your snake to acclimate to his new environment.

    Right now double-check everything

    Check your temperature and make sure they are 80-84 on the cool side, 90-94 on the warm side

    Check your humidity and make sure it is between 50%-60%

    Make sure the enclosure is in a low traffic area.

    Make sure your enclosure is the appropriated size, an enclosure that is too big can be overwhelming, and can cause stress overtime.

    Make sure your hides are tight enough so your BP can snug in, all sides must be touching your BP's body (Avoid log hides as they do not really provide enough security for a BP).

    Stop offering food & stop handling your BP for a week, once a week has passed offer food again.

    If your BP eats than, you will still need refrain from handling it too much, at least until your BP eats with consistency.
    Very helpful post Deb.
    ~~Joanna~~

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