Definetly try the "box" trick over force feeding! Many balls go off feed around this time of year....some people feel that only older balls go through this phase, but in my experience even yearlings do this! I have a 21 inch 180 gram female ball who has gone off feed for the last month now. She has no medical problems, so I will offer her food every week until she begins to feed again. My other two snakes are feeding well but one of the larger ones has significantly reduced the number of rats he'll take per month! If you are truly concerned I would recomend you take the animal to a qualified reptile vet! Force feeding can be conducted, but I strongly advice you don't do this unless someone experienced is around to guide you because it is extremely stressful to some snakes.

Good luck!
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*Amy*

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