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hi i have a 2 year old python he has been a good eater shedder and everthing...
the problem is that last week he was laid in a corner with his head upside down iwas concerned but the wife said that he was alright later that day then he started to go grey ready for shedding but that was a week ago and he is still grey now the end of his tail seems really rough and his last shed was about 3 weeks ago but he seems lifeless i picked him up yesterday thinking that he was dead after about 5 minutes he came round a little bit we put him in a warm bath he was swimming around for about 5 minutes then didnt want to know i cleaned his tank out then we put him back we tried to feed him but he didnt want to know and this is unlike him he is a good eater any ideas .... a worried owner
dennis

Ok, what are the temps and humidity?
If he is going into a shed, then he needs a little more humidity,up to 75-80%. Are his eyes cloudy? Is he tongue flicking? If he is sick, don't stress him with a bath. He may need increase in temperatures, but I don't know what your temps are. If he's about a week into the shed, then you have 2-3 days to go till shed. Has he been in for a vet check recently or ever? The head upside down is of concern. If he is generally lethargic and not active at night, I would suggest that you take him to a vet.