TO ANYONE WHO KNOWS ABOUT LITTLE BALL PYTHONS

Question

i think theres something wrong with mine it keeps turning upside down and when i take it out it just curls up in a ball like if its in pain or something....it wont eat....it looks all weak...idk what to do =(

Answer 1

Take her to the vet:

If you don’t already know of a qualified exotics/reptile vet in your area, google: “Herpetological Society” -or-

http://www.herpvetconnection.com/  for the one closest to you.

Reptile are slow to show signs of illness and by the time they exhibit symptoms, it's usually pretty advanced.  They are also slow to heal, so time is a factor, and the sooner you get her to a vet, the better.

I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help, and I hope she's better soon.

Answer 2

it needs to go to the vet.  if it is turned upside down and won't it could be very sick.  snakes (boas and pythons) can get a disease called IBD (inclusion body disease) unfortunately if your snake does have it the disease is fatal and there is nothing that you could have done for the snake except end the little things suffering.

Signs of infection include central nervous system disorders such as paralysis, BEING UNABLE TO RIGHT ITSELF WHEN TURNED OVER, "star-gazing", inability to strike or constrict. Other signs include chronic regurgitation, extreme weight loss, respiratory infections, .......

Answer 3

Its probably just scared. Babies tend to be frightful then adults. And they curl into balls when their scared, hence the name ball python. Mine went without eating for months and was fine. just try giving it live baby mice, either newborn or pinkies. you should be able to get them orm pet stores. live help entice eating. Also allow it time to adjust. it also might be close to shedding which might explain its behavoir. How long have you had it?

Answer 4

ok im not too sure about it laying upside down. but a BALL python was named because when they feel threatened, they curl up in a ball. dont stress this. it is perfectly normal. but like i said, im not sure about laying upside down. none of mine have ever done that. the way you describe it, it almost sounds like you have a spider ball python with bad head wobble. send me a picture so i can see if it is a spider.