What is considered normal for a newly acquired juvenile Blood Python regarding fasting?
Answer
Fasting for several weeks while settling into the new environment is not uncommon
Juvenile Blood Pythons are highly stressed when newly acquired, and fasting for several weeks, provided they maintain weight and show no other illness signs, is considered a normal part of their acclimation.
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