Why isn't my new ball python eating after I brought him home?

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My ball python won't eat. When I got him from the store 5 weeks ago, they said they get him every Monday. I tried to stuck to that schedule but he didn't eat the first Monday but ate the second Monday and now it's been three weeks and he still won't eat.

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Check enclosure temperatures. Low temps can affect appetite in reptiles. A cold snake will not eat. Once that is done, survey the area around the cage for any negative stimuli. This could be bright lights, loud noises or vibrations or lots of traffic. Eliminate or reduce any negative stimuli if possible. Offer prey at dusk or early evening. Cover the cage afterwards for added privacy and security. If you feed frozen prey, be sure it is thoroughly thawed and warmed before offering. If he still won't eat, carefully check in and around his mouth for signs of injury or infection. This includes swelling, redness, bleeding or discharge. See your veterinarian if any of these signs are observed.

Why isn't my new ball python eating after I brought him home?

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