Childrens Python Not Eating?

[jessibrooke]

Hey everyone!

My 2 year old children's python has not eaten since the end of December. I am wondering at what point I need to do intervention? He ate last week, but regurgitated his feed and I am now starting to wonder when I worry. His temps are all normal, and he has shed inbetween these periods. What do I do?

 

[kittycat17]

Hey everyone!

My 2 year old children's python has not eaten since the end of December. I am wondering at what point I need to do intervention? He ate last week, but regurgitated his feed and I am now starting to wonder when I worry. His temps are all normal, and he has shed inbetween these periods. What do I do?

If he has good weight on him I wouldn't be worried to much just yet

Has anything changed for him? Tank wise? Heating wise etc?


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[Pauls_Pythons]

You say temps are fine but if the animal regurgitated then something is not right.
How are you checking temps, is the tank in a draught or is it in a position that gets a lot of mid day sun.

Sorry to sound like an old record but husbandry, husbandry, husbandry.

 

[pinefamily]

Have you changed food size? And have you left the heat on during hot days? Can you remember how hot it was the last time you fed it?

 

[jessibrooke]

His weight hasn't changed too drastically, he is still happy and active which is why I have waited until now to worry. I have a spot check thermometer and an in tank one also (measuring both ends of the tanks). I make sure to turn the heat off when I know its going to be hot (pretty much every day here). His food hasnt changed, but I have had to change suppliers - can that cause an issue? The tank is in my bedroom, but next to the window - the air gets circulated but not cold, and it doesn't get any direct sunlight.

 

[Pauls_Pythons]

What is the temp at the hot spot and the cold end Jess?

 

[jessibrooke]

Hot spot is 32, cool spot is 30 (28 usually, its been unusually hot here - I am thinking of moving his tank to a different area to better regulate it). I've also checked my charts and he has lost 10 grams since January, which I feel doesn't seem like a lot?

 

[jessibrooke]

Also I thought I put this in my original post (but didnt), there is another snake in the room (jungle python), but they do not and can not see each other/interact etc etc.

 

[Pauls_Pythons]

I'm no expert in anterasia but 2 degrees between hot and cold end isn't something I would be happy with.

 

[pinefamily]

No, 28 is too warm for the cool end. It needs to be around 23 degrees.

 

[jessibrooke]

Alright I'll move his tank around and sort out the temps. I was told that 26 was low enough, not happy I was given incorrect information. I'll move some stuff around and let you guys know how I go. Thanks for the advice everyone, I really appreciate it.

 

[jessibrooke]

Update:: I'm about to rip my dang hair out For the life of me I cannot get his tank gradient right, his tank just is the one temp no matter how much I move, or try. I have a spot thermometer and a tank one (with one for either side). His tank is between 26-31 degrees, but tends to be all the one temp. I am buying a new (longer) tank asap, as he was probably due for an upgrade soon anyway. HOWEVER - he is still not eating. He's not lost weight, but he's just showing no interest in the food - when I offered food last he followed it for a little but then left it and I had to take it out of his tank. I don't know what else to do!!!

 

[pinefamily]

What size tank is it in? And what are you using for heat?

 

[jessibrooke]

OKAY, just an update: everythings fixed haha. I fixed his tank, he still wouldnt eat rats so someone recommended I try quail and he's been happily eating ever since. Thanks for everyones help, I really appreciate it!

 

[pinefamily]

Did you fix the cool end temp?