Ball Python not eating

[Derrick]

Originally posted by sheldon
We have never had a hide for her, so we're going to try that and leave her for a bit.

oooo 2 hide are a must one warm side one cool. Snakes like to feel secure.

[TannimBP]

Okay got NO boiling the water then drunking the F/T rat in a bag in the water for 5-10 minutes OKay Slow is better Thanx for the help just starting using F/T so trying to figure out best way to get them warm enough for her. Is it wrong/bad to cook the mouse for Her?

[Derrick]

a bag seems like a bit of a hassle. I defrost mine ine one of those glad tupper ware deals in the fridge overnight the add some warm water to it right before feeding. then you can just toss it in the dishwasher and do it all again next week. It doesnt have to be super warm. think body temp. I also make sure it goes on the heated side so it maintains the warmth if they dont go for it right away

[daver676]

Originally posted by sheldon

We have never had a hide for her, so we're going to try that and leave her for a bit.

Also try reading a care sheet. No offense, but this information is in every ball python care sheet. They NEED a place to hide.

I would also recommend a visit to the vet, and take a fecal sample to be analyzed. Significant weight loss could mean parasites. The regurge is also a concern.

[BurmBaroness]

If the snake has regurged, leave it alone for 2 weeks. Do NOT feed again for at least 10 days. Multiple regurge can kill a snake, their bodies cannot handle the stress. If you force fed her last night, and she didn't want to eat, that could be cause of regurge. Also, I would highly suspect parasites. I second going to the vet, and take a fecal sample in a baggie with you.