Hasn't eaten since the beginning of March.

[DestinyLynette]

Always been the given rule of thumb with anyone I've ever spoken to. Breeders, BP.net, etc. 50-60% humidity as the norm and then a bump up to 70% when shedding; I've had perfect sheds with this. Best is really at 55-60, but if you're shooting for 50-60 you usually land in the middle anyway. But I've never heard of being close to 70% as a normal.
But for credible sources:
via worldofballpythons.com:

A ball pythons humidity should not drop below 50% but 55% - 60% is ideal.

Markus Jayne BP under "care":

A humidity level of 60% is recommended.

ball-pythons.net caresheet:

HUMIDITY: 50%-60%

Though in all reality, as long as there isn't water collecting on the sides of the tub and the bedding isn't wet, it's more than likely fine. I live in south MS, and the air here is already 40-60%, so admittedly I tend to keep mine a bit lower to allow wiggle room on the extra humid days. Mine personally stays at about 57-62% depending on the day. My housing condenses quickly at very much above 70 so that dictates my choice as well.

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by DestinyLynette

Always been the given rule of thumb with anyone I've ever spoken to. Breeders, BP.net, etc. 50-60% humidity as the norm and then a bump up to 70% when shedding; I've had perfect sheds with this. Best is really at 55-60, but if you're shooting for 50-60 you usually land in the middle anyway. But I've never heard of being close to 70% as a normal.
But for credible sources:
via worldofballpythons.com:


Markus Jayne BP under "care":


ball-pythons.net caresheet:



Though in all reality, as long as there isn't water collecting on the sides of the tub and the bedding isn't wet, it's more than likely fine. I live in south MS, and the air here is already 40-60%, so admittedly I tend to keep mine a bit lower to allow wiggle room on the extra humid days. Mine personally stays at about 57-62% depending on the day. My housing condenses quickly at very much above 70 so that dictates my choice as well.

I see. You've proven your point that 50-60% is recommended by credible sources. However, you said that nearing 70% is not appropriate unless shedding. Could you explain? My ball pythons have been provided with that humidity range and they have been doing well.(I don't mist, the combination of a low tub and water bowl just gets the humidity that high)

[snakeman879]

U say u feed live to ur snake do u supervise whilst its eating?? I saw loads ov really bad pics when the rat. Took chunks out ov a bp and sadly the snake had to be uthenized. Dont get why people risk it unless thats all the snake will eat.

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by snakeman879

U say u feed live to ur snake do u supervise whilst its eating?? I saw loads ov really bad pics when the rat. Took chunks out ov a bp and sadly the snake had to be uthenized. Dont get why people risk it unless thats all the snake will eat.

Don't leave it in overnight and you're safe.

Also, rats usually don't do that. Mice do.

[snakeman879]

O U say u feed ur bp live do u stay whilst the bp is constricti ?? Have seen disgusting pics ov bp that have been eaten alive by the rat/mouse I dont c the need to feed live pray unless that is all the snake wull eat

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by snakeman879

O U say u feed ur bp live do u stay whilst the bp is constricti ?? Have seen disgusting pics ov bp that have been eaten alive by the rat/mouse I dont c the need to feed live pray unless that is all the snake wull eat

My adults don't eat live.

My fresh babies eat live mice or rats for their first couple meals.

I drop in their food. Close the bin and come back 15 minutes later. Either it's eaten or it's not. If not, it's removed.

It's not like mice or even a rat are vicious killing animals always looking to eat your snake. It takes time for it to happen.