Why does my snake refuse to eat anything?

A variety of illnesses can cause a snake to refuse food. Respiratory infections are incredibly common illnesses among snakes and, given that humans rarely enjoy eating while battling respiratory infections, it isn’t surprising that snakes often lose their appetites when battling respiratory infections too.

What to do if your snake has lost its appetite?

It is, of course, important to monitor your snake’s behavior to be sure that what appears to be a natural appetite loss isn’t a sign of illness.

How can you tell if a snake is sick?

General Signs of Illness in Snakes. Sick snakes will often be lethargic, less active and will hide or bury themselves. Most ill snakes will not eat and have little to no interest in food, regardless of what prey item is offered or whether prey is fed dead or alive.

Can a snake be sick until it is too late?

You might not even notice your snake is sick until it is too late. The signs of a sick snake are a bit more subtle than signs of sickness in some more common pets. But that doesn’t mean you can’t tell at all when your snake is sick.

Why is my snake not eating any food?

Your pet may stop eating or show no interest in food, regardless of how or what it is fed. Some snakes may eat less at different times of the year (for instance in winter) but if they continue to show no appetite and no interest in the food you give them, there is cause for worry.

It is, of course, important to monitor your snake’s behavior to be sure that what appears to be a natural appetite loss isn’t a sign of illness.

General Signs of Illness in Snakes. Sick snakes will often be lethargic, less active and will hide or bury themselves. Most ill snakes will not eat and have little to no interest in food, regardless of what prey item is offered or whether prey is fed dead or alive.

You might not even notice your snake is sick until it is too late. The signs of a sick snake are a bit more subtle than signs of sickness in some more common pets. But that doesn’t mean you can’t tell at all when your snake is sick.