Hello everyone,

I have a BP that will not eat. It eagerly strikes its target, constricts it but then drops it and leaves it. When I pick up the rat with my tongs and wiggle it he will attack again and constrict again then drop it. I have repeated this dance 4 times one session (rewarming) the rat but still no luck. its been 6 weeks with weekly attempts and He hasn't eaten is approx. 5 months now, not looking to thin yet, but I am getting worried. My larger Pastel male usually goes 3-4 months over the winter then goes right back to eating.

Things I have tried.

1) Different feeding times
2) Different size and colour of rats.
3) left food over night
4) Yes the temps and humidity are bang on, as well as his favorite hide.

I am trying to avoid force feeding at all costs. Any suggestions are welcome.

I have had Ball pythons for 10 - 11 years and currently have 4. I have never seen any of my others display this behaviour.