hey all. i bought a baby ball python several weeks ago. he is about 17 inches long, and feeding on fuzzies. about a week after i got him, he readily accepted the mouse (even tho the breeder said that this particular snake didnt like frozen food). but now it has been two weeks and he's still not eating? i have tried several tactics like putting him and the mouse in a bag overnight (in the cage, of course). i have also made sure that the mouse is fully thawed and warm. what can i do? im going to go buy a live mouse today, just to try it, but i am afraid it will be too big. is there anything else i can do!?! thanks!
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young'un not feeding... help!
cato89
May 29, 2006 11:33 AM
Replies (4)
pfan151
May 29, 2006 03:48 PM
A small live mouse should not be a problem for your BP.
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John Vandegrift
cato89
May 29, 2006 05:13 PM
i offered him a small live mouse and he still didnt eat! what should i do!?! force feed!?!?
pfan151
May 29, 2006 07:25 PM
You are worrying way too much. If she does not eat in a few months then start to worry. In the meantime I would not mess with her, and make sure her temps and humidity are right. If she ate before for you she will eat again. Do not force feed. It is totally normal for her to not eat for a while.
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John Vandegrift
killerpython
May 30, 2006 07:41 PM
you'd be surprised at how little chance even an adult mouse has against a young python
I have feed a small adult to my baby for her first meal. A 17 incher should easily be able to take a medium sized mouse. If you're worried, just keep your eye on it when its in an enclosure with it, and never leave a live mouse with a snake when it is not supervised.
Jared
