Hey all,

I started a thread a few months ago about my JCP that stopped eating. I concluded with the help of many of you that the reason is most likely that he's an adult male in breeding mode.

I started cooling him down at night only; same daytime temps as usual.

As of the 21st of February, I gave him regular daytime heat at night as well.

February 22 was feeding day for my balls, and I thought "What the hell, might as well offer him a small rat."

He seemed very interested in this rat, but wouldn't take it. After I washed the rat with soap and warm water, I rubbed a mouse all over the rat and he took the rat without hesitation. This of course was good news. I thawed another (larger) rat in case he was still hungry, but he didn't seem interested at all.

I offered him more mouse scented small rats Feb. 27 and March 6. He refused them both, although he did seem slightly interested.

What do you guys think is going on? Should I continue to offer him rats? When should I try feeding him a mouse and then placing a small rat inside his mouth (this method has worked before)?

Thanks again guys,