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RE: Enclosure causing hunger strike?

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Posted by: rantcaseyisgod at Mon Jan 19 20:42:47 2009   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by rantcaseyisgod ]  
   

A few questions before I make any assumptiosn:



Was this tank given to you along with the python? As in, has he been residing in that tank for some time?



If not, did you buy the tank new or have you had it for a while? Have you kept any other types of critters in it prior to placing your ball python in there?



What I'm driving at is that it could be possible your little guy might have mites or something else. Given that he hasn't eaten since October, you might want to get that checked out by a vet/professional/someone qualified, in other words.



I don't think the humidity would be the sole reason for a snake not to eat - but how low is the humidity in the cage? It's always a good idea to lurk around these forums and pick up some handy tricks to keep your python's enviornment comfortable, in any case. I would also recommend spraying his tank - my ball doesn't like getting caught in the crossfire but what else is new? it keeps the humidity at a proper level.



Also - are you trying to feed your snake in the tank? What kind of substrate do you have him on? More importantly, is it the same substrate that he was on before he made the move into your residence?? What I'm getting at is maybe he ingested a piece of substrate, which can lead to an impacted bowel and possibly be the cause of his hunger strike.



Anyway, there is a lot of information that I've already requested, so I'll cut it out for now. However, it's important to know these things so myself or anyone else on this forum has a better idea at what you're lookin' at.






   

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