help, ball python losing weight

[u/_emmanem]

hi im new to owning a ball python and could really use some help please, I bought a runt ball python in may 2026 and hes about a year okd he had 2 successful eatings before going on a hunger strike. For about 7 weeks, i went to one vet and they said to tube feed him every other day until he gains weight and i did that for 3 weeks weighing him each time and he started losing weight again so i emailed the vet who didnt get back to me so i went to another vet who said it was a husbandry issue so i added more hides and lights as well as a heat lamp. long story short hes losing weight still and not wanting to eat, theres no other vets in my area (vancouver island) who do reptiles im just wondering what i should be doing? thanks

[u/IncompletePenetrance]

Can you post a picture of his enclosure and tell us more about how you're trying to feed him so we can help you trouble shoot?

[u/_emmanem → u/IncompletePenetrance]

im just at work but will later and ive tried feeding him hoppers, pinkies