First off, don’t fret.Ball Pythons (Python regius)are notorious ‘binge’ eaters, seeming to stop eating at a moments notice. Let’s delve into some of the issues. The male/female feeding response can be different, so your response needs to be adjustable. Common Ball Python Feeding Proble...
Ball pythons are also known to be finicky eaters (especially in the winter months) - though less so when they are younger. As long as your snake is not losing weight and remains healthy, there is nothing to worry about and they will eventually resume eating. For the younger ball pythons ...
Stress is an often-overlooked reason why snakes won't eat. New enclosures, other snakes in the enclosure, or too much handling can cause your ball python to get stressed out and not want to eat. Differences in prey will also cause a picky snake to stop eating. The smell, the size, wh...
If the temperatures or humidity is off, the snake may stop eating. Python regius is native to Africa’s tropical savanna climate zone, and according to climate data from TimeandDate.com, the average temperatures in this area between 68-86°F (20-30°C) over the course of the year, ...