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    Why won't she eat?

    I've had my female normal for a few months now, but, as of 3 and 1/2 weeks ago, she quit eating. Is it b/c of breeding season? She is close to 3ft. long and weighs a little over 500 grams. I have had no problems with her eating before. She normally eats live, but, I have offered her P/Ked as well, still nothing. Any suggestions?

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    Re: Why won't she eat?

    at 500g, a female is probably not really looking to breed.

    Have you changed any of her husbandry at all?

    What are your temps? heating? thermometers? enclosure?
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    Re: Why won't she eat?

    Glass enclosure, 78 or so on the cool and 87 on the warm side, 70%humidity. Don't understand it b/c in seperate tank, same temps, my spider is slamming the food.

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    Re: Why won't she eat?

    Some snakes are pickier than others. I would up your temps by a few degrees and give the snake two tight fitting hides if you haven't already.
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    Re: Why won't she eat?

    Sorry for the delay. Thanks for your input. I will defenitely try it.

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