quit feeding

[KCBALLer]

my pastel was turning out to be an awsome eater. i bought him from my cousin in March. he was 150 grams. now just when he tops 200 he just quit eating. i dont know what happened. he hasn't eaten now in two weeks. i had him eating large mice from rodent pro that i picked up at a show. my normal is 315 grams and eating small rats from rodent pro too. any suggestions? thanks nate.

[greghall]

mine do the same to feed one week the next off my male is the worst he skipped the past 5 weeks then ate,now my female is off for 2 weeks now my pastel is the only consident feeder.don't now why i need help too!

[dr del]

Hi,

Could he be going into shed?

Some do not eat while shedding but others carry on as if nothing has changed.

Have you changed anything in his tank or environment recently or bought the prey from a different location? What are you feeding him and how do you prepare and present it?

Have you double checked the temps and humidity with a good digital thermometer to make sure everyhting is still ok?


dr del

[greghall]

my temps are dead on in my rack,I think im feeding to large of a rat ,got 12 pups nursing should be ready in a week or two,ill try mice on monday again on feeding day.Im trying to get my rodent coleny going so I can have the right size I need at the time I need it.