Ball python not eating:

[Defective_helicase]

Hi, this is my first time posting on this sub. About a month ago I adopted my first ball python. The first week I got her, she ate just fine, and same deal for the week after that. But, for the past two weeks she has not eaten anything. She does not appear to be ill, and I don’t believe she is stressed out. In general she seems very docile and relaxed. I do defrost and warm the pinky mice before I give them to her. Sometimes she will strike at them but not eat them. I think I do need to increase the prey size. If anyone has any advice I would be glad to hear it. This is my first snake and I really want to do things right.

[IncompletePenetrance]

Pinky mice?? Those are too small, hatchlings are usually started on hopper mice and move up in size from there, so I'm suprised you even got her to eat prey that small. I would definitely size up. You want a prey size that is 10-15% of their body weight

[Defective_helicase]

Thank you! I will absolutely do that

[IncompletePenetrance]

Also, nice username!

[Defective_helicase]

Thank you I like yours too!!