Check your substrate choice and make sure it is right for your snake. Incorrect humidity levels can lead to skin and/or respiratory disorders that result in a decreased appetite. Heating elements should ALWAYS be controlled by a thermostat (Pisces recommends: Exo Terra 600W Thermostat). ![]() Make sure you have done adequate research on your snake species to determine the optimal ambient and basking temperature for your enclosure. On the flip side, keeping your snake in a tank too hot or without a heat gradient so it may regulate its internal temperature can be very psychologically stressful. If your enclosure is too cold (usually below 75F), your snake can develop lethargy and digestive problems. Slow digestion can lead to your snakes food literally rotting inside of its own belly, causing serious illness. Snakes require a warm atmosphere to retain their apatite and digest food properly. Like all cold blooded creatures, snakes are extremely dependent on their environment to stay healthy. Your snake should not be handled as a juvenile unless absolutely necessary! Temperature & Humidity Over-handling your pet snake is common mistake of new snake owners that can cause stress. Has the terrarium been moved no a new location? Change in lighting or temperature? Introduction of a new pet to the home? All these things can contribute or cause a stressed out pet snake. If your snake is already a seasoned resident of your home, check for other signs of change. If this is the case, leave the new snake alone for some time to get used to the new environment. If your snake has just been brought to his new home and is not eating, there are very high chances that your snake is refusing food due to the stress of moving. It should come as no surprise that snakes are routine animals and don't like change so very much. ![]() Refusing to eat is a signal that your snake is stressed. There is just one problem, why won't my snake eat? Our pet snakes refusing to take food is very frustrating and worrisome for the owners, and there is some factors that you can control to help ensure your snake has a healthy appetite. Most pet snake care is very transparent and we can do a pretty darn good job of keeping a comfortable environment for our slithery comrades. Family friendly species of snakes such as corn snakes and ball pythons are captive bred around the globe for us to have in our homes and pet shops. Snakes are most arguably the most common kept reptile species.
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