Not eating

[joer]

Alright my friend was asking me why his 2 inhalf feet bermice Python is not eating. Temp is around 80 all time. He seems like he doesnt even want to eat at all he has tryed Pinkies, White fur mice both live and frozen. He has not eaten in a month in a half. The tank is a 75 gal tank. He has seen him shed twice he has owned him for 2 months. Skin looks normal. But it does starting to look that his skin is to big for him. You can tell that he has not been eating. Skin looks like its hanging from him.

[Brokenglass19]

This behavior is not unheard of, however it is a bit strange, being that it's a burmese python. My two burmese have been excellent feeders.

I guess you could possibly try raising the temperature of the enclosure about 5-6 degrees at least. Make sure there's the hot spot of 90-95 degrees somewhere in there. Low temperature can sometimes be the problem when it comes to stubborn feeders.

If worse comes to worse, and drastic measures are needed, you might need to force feed the snake (this is not recommended for inexperienced snake owners). If needs be, try a local snake dealer. They would know how to force the snake to eat and also might have some other useful information as to what the problem might be. Good luck!

Later,

-Jeff

[Tim_Cranwill]

A burm not eating for a month and a half is like you skipping your afternoon snack. :D

Don't worry yet. They are able to for MONTHS without food. You should tell your friend to give the snake a hot side (90F) though.

[Tim_Cranwill]

Oops... didn't see how old the burm was. :D

Get your friend to read some care sheets and get his husbandry skills up to snuff. A 75g tank is too big for a 2ft burm. He should get an appropriately sized enclosure and give the snake the proper temps.

Find out what the snake was eating when he got it. It should be able to take adult mice without any problems....

Keep us posted. :)

[Reticman]

in the mean time learn how to spell burmese..your coming off as a moron

[Trace]

I think that was a little uncalled for Reticman.

Trace

[Andy]

Has he tried other prey items such as rat pups?

[Soul_Reaper]

Originally posted by Reticman
in the mean time learn how to spell burmese..your coming off as a moron

That was just rude.




But besides that, i'd go with what Tim_Cranwill said, i don't think it's normal for a young burm to go off fed for that long, even though i have never owned one...good luck.

[ReptiZone]

in the mean time learn how to spell burmese..your coming off as a moron

You should not start telling ppl to watch there spelling because they look like morons cause.

first:
it is just down right rude on your part.

secound:
I suck at spelling and I am no moron. I along with a few other ppl here are not good at spelling and we forgot more stuff about reptiles then you have ever learned I know of some 15 year old's here that can put you in your spot. but out of respect they chose not to.

so next time you want to make a stupid coment like that...DON'T.

And to think you were the guy complaning about how rude this site can be..Clean up your own back yard B4 you start critasising others!!

Have a Nice Day :D

[Hamster of Borg]

I don't know what is worse, "bermice" or not knowing the difference between "your" and "you're".

Anyway, to the point. I have seen numerous baby burms go off of feed, it is usually due to stress. Yes, they can potentially go months without food, but if he is already losing weight something needs to be done immediately. Get a smaller enclosure (or provide many more hides), heat it properly - there are countless burmese python care sheets out there and suggestions for heating methods on these forums. Reduce the level of activity (handling) with the snake as much as possible. Regular soakings and making sure there is always fresh water available will help. Check the environment outside the cage - is he in a high traffic area? Lots of vibration and people walking by? If so, move him some place else. I've found it sometimes helps to cover part of the cage with something dark. If worse comes to worse, a vet can do a vitamin injection which may kick start his feeding response. Force feeding is a last resort - all it does is add more stress (to you and the snake) and the potential of physical damage.

Ham