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my snake is sick

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Question
i have a baby ball python (beetlejuice) and i think she is sick i have no idea what to do she is going through her first shedding it has taken 6 weeks and she is still not dont she hasent eaten in that amount of time either i so worried about her she seems slower and more tired then ever. i have no idea what to do the only thing i know is before she went into the first shedding she got attact by my cat and she was okay but not good i need to know what to do so my baby doesnt die

Answer
Hi Lauren,

Was there any open wounds on her after the cat attack? If there is then it could be an infection.

I know you have probably read some of my comments before, but I am going to point you in the direction of checking the temps and humidity levels. This can cause the poor shed and even lead to the not eating symptom.

Hope this helps,
Eric