Gulliver wont come out of his hide..

[ellie.the.strange]

Yes. It's normal.

When do you think he will be out and active again?

[rabernet]

Ball pythons aren't known for being active unless there is some sort of stressor - it's normal for them to be inactive all day long and into the night - only active late at night while you're sleeping. They spend about 80% of their time in their hides.

[ellie.the.strange]

Ball pythons aren't known for being active unless there is some sort of stressor - it's normal for them to be inactive all day long and into the night - only active late at night while you're sleeping. They spend about 80% of their time in their hides.

Ahh, well, thats good to know.. Thanks!

[giaach]

Did you say the former owner hadn't fed him in 6 months!? Do you know if thats because the snake refused to eat or was the owner a prick? 6 months is a long time for any size snake.

[TheMissingLink]

Did you say the former owner hadn't fed him in 6 months!? Do you know if thats because the snake refused to eat or was the owner a prick? 6 months is a long time for any size snake.

Six months is nothing for ball pythons.

[ellie.the.strange]

Did you say the former owner hadn't fed him in 6 months!? Do you know if thats because the snake refused to eat or was the owner a prick? 6 months is a long time for any size snake.

I don't think she offered him any food..
Like I said, I think he was hungry. As soon as I dropped the rat in his feeding tub, he was coiled around it and had it's head in his mouth.

[Texas Dan]

I don't think she offered him any food..
Like I said, I think he was hungry. As soon as I dropped the rat in his feeding tub, he was coiled around it and had it's head in his mouth.

Well, at least you know he's eating now! When I feed Vincent, he sits in his hide for 2 days before he comes out. Even at night.

I wouldn't worry about it, but sometimes I do sit and watch to make sure he's still alive when he's been sleeping for days.

[Moriar]

yeah i have a female that is an 06 but weighs less than my 07 females.... previous owner pretty much didn't feed it but once every couple months.... since i have had her (4 or 5 months now) she has been eating every 5-7 days and shedding nicely. just leave him be to acclimate to his new surroundings. and offer food every 5 to 7 days. restrict handling for a week or so to reduce possible stress on him. number 1 concern is to get him eating regularly.