Hey folks. I was hoping you could help me decide on what to do with my adult BP, Scarlos Estevez aka Scar, who has stopped eating since I placed him in a larger tank. I got him off of Craigslist in March and had him in a 20 gallon long tank for about a month until I was able to get him into a 35 gallon breeder tank (pictured) in April. He ate like a champ since day one in the smaller tank but I felt he was cramped in there. He is an adult Normal BP, about 5 feet long and weighs about 4.5 pounds.


In the bigger tank, I added a climbing branch and I thought he'd be "happier" but he hasn't eaten since he's been in it. The temps and humidity are just fine, checked regularly, and he hasn't lost enough weight to be a concern. The vet gave him a clean bill of health. I've tried feeding him in complete darkness, at night when he is out, zombie dance, the dangle, leaving the f/t overnight in his tank... Nothing seems to work. The only difference I can think of that is effecting him. When in the smaller tank, I could say the word rat and he would come out of his hide. Ha ha..

I'm either thinking of putting him back in the 20 gal tank, hopping that'll do the trick but feel bad because he looks cramped, or adding more clutter to his bigger tank. Thanks in advance for your thoughts, comments and/or suggestions.

PS. The bricks on top of his hides are secured onto the hide. It prevents him from moving the hides as he gets in and out of them. Without the extra weight, I would find the hides half way across the tank, flipped over or half his body hanging out the bottom of the hide.



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