My burmese

Question
Hello, I have a burmese python that is almost 3. He hasn't eaten for over a month, and he just won't. He doesn't look sick or anything, but usually if he goes OVER a month w/out eating he gets super grumpy. He just doesn't seem to care! Do you have any suggestions? I have now adopted a rat! lol.

Answer
Hi Janelle,

It is around breeding season for most snakes. The temperature changes and daylight hours changes, encourage this behavior. With your snake at almost three, this is the breeding age.

I would not worry to much about it. I have a male ball python that has not eaten anything since August. As long as your snake is not looking skinning and sick, or is not loosing a considerable amount of weight don't worry. You should keep offering prey items on the same cycle you have been. I am sure he will eat when he is ready.

I hope this helps, and if there is anything else I can help you with please feel free to contact me again.

Eric Rovegno
www.ballpythonplanet.com