A ball python as a baby eat profusily until it was about 2 1/2 ft long, then just like stop? cuz same thing has happened to my female ball, she is now 3' 4" and will in nov. i will have had her in my care for 2 years. she would eat her mice every week until around 2 1/2 ft. now she will eat only every 3 weeks but if i would try and ffed her every week she would refuse till the 3rd week. thx for any help
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Ballpythons18
Jun 26, 2006 11:49 AM
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rvareptiles
Jun 26, 2006 12:05 PM
Sometimes they take a break once they reach adulthood and aren't growing as fast. Check you temps though, because that is usually the #1 cause of ball pythons fasting to begin with.
CherylBald
Jun 27, 2006 07:49 AM
With my own balls, I've noticed they will sometimes stop eating when moved to a larger enclosure.
Cheryl 
