My 8 month old ball has not eaten in about 3 weeks. How long will a female go off the feed in the winter? When should i start to worry about force feeding.
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Feeding Questions?
pdiddy101
Nov 06, 2004 11:23 PM
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coldthumb
Nov 07, 2004 02:13 AM
Three weeks is no where near long enough to constitute force feeding.Three to five months can almost be considered normal for a Ball Python.
Stress is the leading cause in most cases,and forcing them will create stress in itself.However dont rule out other possible reasons,such as temps,etc.
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apeilia
Nov 07, 2004 10:54 AM
I had a LTC snake go 8 months before it took its first meal. Don't worry too much! It's part of the fun (stress) of keeping ball pythons. 
screamingwoman
Nov 07, 2004 05:12 PM
I guess during the off-feed period they lose weight. What is considered a "safe" amount to lose? I have a young one that was 196 grams and has dropped to 187. The local "expert" says she still looks at a healthy weight. Just curious if it is an amount or just looking at snake to see getting slim?
