Baby ball won't eat

[bigsnakegirl785]

I don't really think the tank is too big myself, but with the size in mind it would do to add at least another 1-2 snug-fitting hides and maybe some more fake vines, and cover 3 sides like Andy mentioned. It's not big enclosures but open spaces that stress them out. So long as there's plenty of cover, they should be fine in a larger enclosure. The enclosure is just currently very open and barren considering the size of it.

Andy said pretty much everything else I'd say in response to the OP.

As far as your last response:

What temperature is the room that the tank is in? Is there any way to warm it up if it's a little cool?

Always feed in the enclosure, it will reduce stress on the snake and make feeding time easier on you as well. Feeding in a separate container is just going to encourage the snake not to eat: ball pythons are ambush predators and taking that away from them can make them reluctant to eat (some are hearty feeders but this one already is refusing food).

I would monitor weight, but only record it once or twice a month to reduce any stress.

[ariez189]

Originally Posted by bigsnakegirl785

I don't really think the tank is too big myself, but with the size in mind it would do to add at least another 1-2 snug-fitting hides and maybe some more fake vines, and cover 3 sides like Andy mentioned. It's not big enclosures but open spaces that stress them out. So long as there's plenty of cover, they should be fine in a larger enclosure. The enclosure is just currently very open and barren considering the size of it.

Andy said pretty much everything else I'd say in response to the OP.

As far as your last response:

What temperature is the room that the tank is in? Is there any way to warm it up if it's a little cool?

Always feed in the enclosure, it will reduce stress on the snake and make feeding time easier on you as well. Feeding in a separate container is just going to encourage the snake not to eat: ball pythons are ambush predators and taking that away from them can make them reluctant to eat (some are hearty feeders but this one already is refusing food).

I would monitor weight, but only record it once or twice a month to reduce any stress.

The room stays at about 75 degrees, but I have a small space heater I can add if need be.

[ariez189]

So for heating, I have ordered a 30-40 gallon Zoo Med UTH, 8.5 inch ceramic lamp with dimmer, thermostat for UTH and a lamp stand in case lamp is too hot.

Thank you everyone for your suggestions.