My ball python, about 7 months old, hasnt eaten in over a month. should i be concerned? Its been pretty chilly here in CA, more than usual. He's still pretty active when i hold him too. Any suggestions on what i should do?
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Snake not eating
crazynips
Jan 30, 2007 11:27 PM
Replies (2)
j3nnay
Jan 30, 2007 11:36 PM
Try not handling him a whole lot until he starts eating. Try upping the heat a few degrees if you can.
If he's not losing any weight, don't worry too much. Balls do this alllll the time. Just offer him his usual meal every week and leave him alone, and he'll start eating again.
~jenny
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jdillow
Jan 31, 2007 10:02 AM
My largest ball, 15 years old, has been on a hunger strike for about two months now. I just keep offering every week. Now I have a rat with babies. Six months or dramatic weight loss and you should be concerned. Like Jenny said, up the heat a little and keep trying. They do that.
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