BP eating problem

[xxxjustinxxx]

ok i have had this ball python for about 2 weeks now, but she still hasnt eaten i jus have no idea wut to do i mean ive never had this problem B4 some one please help me.

[CC]

As long as she isn't showing any wierd behavior or losing weight I wouldn't worry. BPs are known to go off feeding. I had one go approx. 6 months w/out a feed, and didn't lose any weight. All of the sudden she was hungry one day. Also, seeing as you just got her, she may not be settled in yet. Just to be sure I have to ask what your temps/humidity are, do you have a hide and water bowl for her?

[xxxjustinxxx]

yeah i have a water boal and 2 hiding spots on both side of the cage... i mean i have 2 other ball pythons that have went off feed for like 2 or 3 weeks but not 3 months.....she hasnt lost any weight so as time goes on i ll give u an update.

[CC]

What are your temps/humidity?

[xxxjustinxxx]

well the temp. is around 88 during the day and at night about 80.

[ann0306]

I'm sorry if I'm missing something, but if you've only had the snake for two weeks, how do you know it hasn't eaten for three months?

[xxxjustinxxx]

my fault i ment 2 to 3 months, and it has nt eaten since i got it......but my 2 other adult BP's, the longest time they went off feed was for no more than 3 weeks.

[ann0306]

My husband's BP didn't eat for two months- until today! He's rejoicing right now, but I understand that this is just something BP's do.

[NicoleRussell]

JS told me last year males do this at a certain time of year---I forget which time now...where's JS when you need him ?

[ann0306]

Probably opening presents from grateful snake newbies! My kids finally opened the last present yesterday (thanks to divorced parents and multiple grandparents, Christmas went on forever) and said, is that it??

[NicoleRussell]

yeah I hear ya ann---but they are only little once right?