snake questions

Question
Hi my snake is a ball python he's almost a year old and he has been eating well everytime I've been feeding him then about two weeks ago he stopped eating. I thought he was sheding, but his eyes have never changed colors and I know they do when they are about to shed. I hope you can help me thank you.

Answer
Hello Chris,


The first possibility is that it may have acquired a parasite.  Snakes also tend to slow down their eating habits during the winter season.  If he doesn't eat in a month, you should force feed him, and then take it to the vet to have it checked out.  Hope all goes well.