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Why won't my ball python eat? It hasn't eaten in several months.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Other Snake | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 8 months old | 3 lbs

My question is too long so I wrote it in notes and attached photos. My ball python hasn’t eaten since the beginning of August.

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on September 26th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Charlie and including the history. Your husbandry appears appropriate. This could be an extended period of brumation but the only way to rule out problems is through a veterinary visit and some blood work. If you palpate along the body, any masses or lumps? Have you tried different prey items, i.e. rat pups? Good luck.

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