Frank Strikes three Times....

[franksmom]

Hello All,

I inherited a beautiful and wonderfully friendly 8' ball python from my brother and, until last November he (the snake not my brother) would eat a medium rat like clockwork on Saturday evening.

In November, I offered his regular meal and he completely ignored it. I read my book and it said to wait two weeks and introduce food again. I've been doing this since November and he hasn't seemed interested at all. This last rat was a small one instead. I introduced it and he actually seemed interested. He unlocked his jaw and soon after took three strikes at the thing. In prior feeding he never ever missed! I've read that Ball Pythons will go without during the cold months, but, because he is unlocking his jaw and striking, he seems hungry.

Is it possible that he just doesn't want food and is striking because he is agitated? Should I take him to see a snake doc? Do they even have such a thing?

This is the only snake I've ever had and I would really appreciate any advice that you snake lovers can give me. Thanks in advance for taking a moment to reply.