My Stimson's python is about 2 years old
I dont heat the cold end of his tank in winter so he did hibernate for a few months last year.
He hasn't eaten for about 5 months now, the warm end of his tank is 30 degrees and the cold end is about 20 degrees because it is quite cold here in Sydney.
I think he was hibernating because he stayed in his cave for a few months but now he comes out sometimes during the day or sticks his head out but whenever i go to feed him he is either in the cave or goes back in and refuses the food.
Is this normal?
Should i be using a heat mat to heat the cold end of the tank as well so it is warmer?
Edit: Is it okay to handle him if he is hibernating and/or not eating?
I dont heat the cold end of his tank in winter so he did hibernate for a few months last year.
He hasn't eaten for about 5 months now, the warm end of his tank is 30 degrees and the cold end is about 20 degrees because it is quite cold here in Sydney.
I think he was hibernating because he stayed in his cave for a few months but now he comes out sometimes during the day or sticks his head out but whenever i go to feed him he is either in the cave or goes back in and refuses the food.
Is this normal?
Should i be using a heat mat to heat the cold end of the tank as well so it is warmer?
Edit: Is it okay to handle him if he is hibernating and/or not eating?
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