Hey Everyone.
I would just like opinions here. Anyone that knows me knows I own a 7 month old ball python that has been nothing but problems since the get go. I got her in May/03. She has always been a sporadic (SP.?) eater. She last ate on Nov 5/03, a large adult mouse. Took her to the vet's office on Nov 15/03 where she measured 20'' and 160 grams, at 6 months of age. Had a fecal done - clear, so I can be fairly certain she is healthy.
Her enclosure is a 15 gallon tank with a screen top. Temps 95 hot, 75 cool. Humidity around 60%. Warm and cool hides, and fresh water. She is very active. Sleeps all day, roams all night.
I am attempting to get her switched to rats, but I'm getting nothing from her. Tried scenting the rat with mouse. Nothing. Clipped the mouse hair onto the rat. Nothing. Frankly, I'm sick and f'n tired of wasting rats.
My questions are these:
1. Could she be fasting because of the season?
2. Is the starving method of switching a good idea on a snake so small?
3. Should I give in and go back to feeding mice until she is bigger?
Here is a couple pics of her:
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