Ball Python won’t shed and always hides
Hello,
I have a slight concern about my ball python: I’ve had him for almost three months yet I haven’t seen him shed. Here are some details:
- he is approximately 6-9 months old
- tank set-up: 20 gallon, bark on the bottom, cool side of approximately 74-77 degrees and warm side with approximately 94-97 degrees (with daylight 5w basking lamp and a small heating pad underneath. Water bowl on the cool side. Artificial vines and vegetation all over the place. Humidity stays constant at around 60% with daily misting that brings it up to 80-90% for a little bit.
- he eats fine: started with fuzzies, but for the last three weeks he’s been eating one small mouse a week with no issues.
My concerns are:
- since I got him (mid-December) I haven’t seen him shed, and I found very little excrement
- he is always hiding (mostly on the cool side). I know for a fact he comes out at night though
- I try not to handle him more than 2-3 times a week at most, but at every initial contact he gets scared (after holding him for a few minutes he “warms up” and then he acts fine and friendly)
I would REALLY appreciate any suggestions or guidance you may have: I’ve had snakes before, but never a ball python, and while I did a massive amount of research prior to getting him, I just want to make sure I’m doing things right, and that he is happy. And if you notice I do something wrong, please don’t sugar coat it and give it to me straight: I promise I am very welcoming to criticism and won’t get upset, especially if I’m doing something incorrectly!
Please let me know if there is anything else I need to provide to paint a better picture! And thank you so much in advance! Cheers,
Sergio
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