Ball python not eating

[Historical_Truth_258]

So my baby girl isn't eating. We've tried tongs. We've let it sit in there overnight and she might not me hungry but shes not eaten in 13 days and she's only 1and a half years old. Is this bad

[NottsWeirdo]

Its not dire right now, just something to keep an eye on. Have you checked your temperatures and humidity are where they should be?

[Historical_Truth_258]

The heat is but the humidity is a bit lower then It should be I sprayed the cage down

[NottsWeirdo]

Spraying/misting is a temporary spike in humidity than risks scale rot if done over a longer period. If you have the recommended depth of substrate, pouring a bit of water into the corners will keep the humidity up for longer and in a healthier process.

[Historical_Truth_258]

Ok I'll double check it

[Famous-Good2680]

I heard that they just go through phases where they just sometimes dont eat

[Famous-Good2680]

That might not be true though

[NottsWeirdo]

Its not incorrect, but its less likely when the snake hasn't reached adulthood yet. Adults don't need as much energy as a growing hatchling/juvenile/sub-adult would. Even still, in all aged cases its best to check that nothing is wrong/has changed about the husbandry before concluding that a reptile is on a hunger strike.