My new ball python won't eat its frozen-thawed mice. What's wrong?

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Hi. I purchased a ball python a few weeks ago and he won’t eat. I have been trying to feed him frozen-thawed fuzzy mice that I heat in hot water for a while. He won’t show any interest in them. Help please. I keep his temperature gradient around 90 degrees Fahrenheit on the warm side And spray his container quite often to keep the humidity around 60-70%.

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about your ball python. Seems like your husbandry is good. Intestinal parasites are common in snakes, more prominent in recent acquisitions. A fecal examination by a veterinarian is probably the first idea. Metabolic disorders or systemic infections are other possibilities. Good luck.

My new ball python won't eat its frozen-thawed mice. What's wrong?

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