how can i get my ball to eat? i have it one paper towel and the hudity is a bit high how should i lower it. also what should i do to intise it to eat? Help will be greatly apreciated.
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ball python eating problem
krn
Jun 26, 2005 09:16 PM
Replies (3)
coldthumb
Jun 26, 2005 11:56 PM
It may just be the nature of the animal..they tend to go off feed from time to time.
Make sure he has a good temperature gradiant from one end of the enclosure to the other(92F-93F on the warm end and 78F-80F on the cool end).Continue to attempt feeding weekly,but also be on the lookout for any odd behavior(just in case).
Also,it is best to keep them in a low traffic area of the home.As they pick up on vibrations very well.
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Charles Glaspie
bps516
Jun 27, 2005 08:20 AM
if you are feeding out f/t you may have to use tongs and "dance" the food around a bit. Ours occasionally needs a broadway review before he becomes interested. If we just dump it in there he could care less about it.
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Bryan, Atlanta GA
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obsolescenttears
Jun 27, 2005 10:25 AM
If you give it time is should take up the food when he/she wants it. They can last 22 months without eating so a few months is when you should really worrie, ours eat everyother week but have gone a month or so without eating after comming in from flordia. ( we are in Minnesota)
