Have to leave ball python for 3 weeks, will he be alright ?

Bandit · 12-13-17, 10:18 AM

Snakes can go MUCH longer than three weeks without eating. Your snake should be fine. Just fill the water bowl up to the top and feed him before you leave. If you want to get one of those water bowls that automatically fill up, go for it. Not sure how big the current bowl is, but if it's small, maybe just put a bigger one in there for the three weeks (even a Tupperware or similar container would be fine). While it's not ideal to leave poop in there, it likely won't harm it this one time.

Don't sweat it too much. You have an emergency, and that needs to take priority. Luckily, snakes can be on their own for a while and be okay. Again, just make sure to clean the enclosure, fill up a big water bowl (or get the auto fill bowl), and feed him before you leave. Maybe set up a humidity box that will at least last some of the time. Good luck!

MooseChild · 12-13-17, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bandit

Snakes can go MUCH longer than three weeks without eating. Your snake should be fine. Just fill the water bowl up to the top and feed him before you leave. If you want to get one of those water bowls that automatically fill up, go for it. Not sure how big the current bowl is, but if it's small, maybe just put a bigger one in there for the three weeks (even a Tupperware or similar container would be fine). While it's not ideal to leave poop in there, it likely won't harm it this one time.

Don't sweat it too much. You have an emergency, and that needs to take priority. Luckily, snakes can be on their own for a while and be okay. Again, just make sure to clean the enclosure, fill up a big water bowl (or get the auto fill bowl), and feed him before you leave. Maybe set up a humidity box that will at least last some of the time. Good luck!

Hi Bandit

Thank you so much for the help. You have helped me set my mind at ease a bit, if you don't mind me asking since I am feeding him adult mice should I feed him something a bit bigger, like weaned rats, just before I leave. Again thank you so much for the help. Since this is my first snake, a hatchling and I didn't expect to leave I am really worried.