This is my first BP, let alone first reptile of any kind.

I picked up my new BP this past friday, the person who helped me missread the feeding chart, giving me the impression that he was eating a bit more often that he actually was. I didnt really handle him much at first because I know I should let him settle in so I didn't notice that he was looking a bit skinny. I tried to feed a f/t pinkie on Sunday with no success. I also noticed that he was looking pretty skinny today, more of a triangular shape rather than a round body and his back bone is visible.

I pre-scented tonite by placing the defrosting pinkie in a small container with holes in it into his tank. An hour later I blasted it with a blowdryer to warm it up and made it do the zombie dance with the tongs. He wasnt interested, only flicking his tongue a few times. I decided to let the pinkie lay in his tank and walk away...and 5 mins later I walked in slowly to find him swallowing it! (im such a proud momma!).

Ok, story aside...My question is when can I try to feed him again? Since he is skinny I want to try and get him fattened back up to a healthy looking weight. How often can you feed them? Also, should I be feeding something different than f/t pinkie mice? I read on a different thread that maybe pinkie rats would be better?

Thanks to everyone for their help! Its so great to know I have somewhere to run to when I have a question!