Help! My Python wont eat

[pythonkelly]

Hi I have had a spotted python for about a year now and it has been great but the last month or so I havent been able to get him to eat. Does anyone have any tips for me to feed it?
Thanks....

 

[guzzo]

How long since last shed?

 

[JAS101]

the temps in its enclosure hasnt changed ? how old is the spotted.

 

[justbecausewhy]

hey, I have spotties and the 2 adults havnt eaten for nearly 3 months now as they slow down through winter and only drink. Try again next week, hows the temp in the tank? Another reason is the tank is too cold.
Cheers.

 

[xxMelissaxx]

A month is nothing to worry about as long as there are no other issues with the animal - it will most likely just eat when it is hungry enough. Leave it alone for a week or two, and then offer again.

 

[Riggsy]

Don't worry about it. It's normal for Spotteds to stop feeding this time of year. I've got one that hasn't eaten in 3 months.
It will start again once the weather warms up again. As long as he's healthy and you're enclosure is set up properly. Temps should be 35 under heat lamp and 22-25 at cool end.

 

[punisha2008]

hey there

hey mate you could always try a live pinky that was the only way to get my spotted started again, but didnt work for my stimmy. worth a try , make sure your tank temp is 30 degrees.

 

[JAS101]

hey mate you could always try a live pinky that was the only way to get my spotted started again, but didnt work for my stimmy. worth a try , make sure your tank temp is 30 degrees.

i dont think there is any need to try giving it anything live atm .

 

[pythonkelly]

Kool thanks for the help guys... My tank is set up correctly and it last shed was about 6 months ago but it shed fine. I have never had any other problems with it and it use to be great to feed.
Ill try to feed it again in about two weeks and if i have more trouble Ill post again.
Thanks

 

[markw7575]

try feeding it live

 

[chickensnake]

There is no need to feed it live it is normal for them to not eat for a few months through winter, it is probably not warm enough for your little guy just yet my female still wont eat and has refused for around 4-5 months it is normal, on the other hand my male spottie has started to absoloutly smash them down since of 2 weekend ago. Just give your lil one another week or two and try again. Even try feeding it a smaller than usual mouse (if thats what ur feeding it) to kick start the feeding again

 

[xxMelissaxx]

try feeding it live

Very bad advice above.

Pythonkelly - do not feed live, it is dangerous and definitely not necessary in this situation.

 

[hypochondroac]

Having your tank 'set up correctly' doesn't give us much input. How old is the spotted because 6 months seems a long time to go without shedding.
No need to rush off and present a live mouse to your snake, this could do more damage than good. Your snake might become dependent on those live feeds and in the end instead of refusing a thawed meal for a few weeks it could be refusing them full stop, so please ignore the other users that are telling you to give live feeding a go.

Not to mention that it is illegal and cruel, especially if it's unnecessary.

 

[Marcsnake]

When you diagnose the problem please share as I am researching as much as possible ATM.

Thanks!

 

[pythonkelly]

Thanks everyone....
My spottie has shed it's skin but still is a little flaky but over the last couple days its has been much more active so I will try feed it again come monday and hope for the best.

 

[woody101]

i have a jungle that hasnt eaten in 9weeks and his last shed was about 1week ago and i had to help him with the last 10cm he is a 7month old im puttin him in a click clack if he doesnt take the next feed he still looks healthy