8 weeks not eating.. Should I switch?

I've been very unsuccessful with my '09 female. In the 5 months I've had her, she's only eaten three times; 1 weanling rat at each meal. She's losing weight, about 30-40g, and she just is not wanting to eat at all. A couple times she's seemed interested in the rat, but never actually takes it. I offer her f/t. I'm getting desperate, and I'm seriously thinking of offering her a live ASF, or a live adult mouse.

I just thought though, would it be a good idea to try and feed her a f/t adult mouse? I know they're much too small, but do you think it is worth a try? I'm at my wit's end, and not sure which way to head!

She also seems rather sluggish and unresponsive when I touch or hold her. What should I do?

Humidity: 60%
Hot side: 92F
Cool side: ~80F
Current weight: 565g

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Originally Posted by Tirevy

I've been very unsuccessful with my '09 female. In the 5 months I've had her, she's only eaten three times; 1 weanling rat at each meal. She's losing weight, about 30-40g, and she just is not wanting to eat at all. A couple times she's seemed interested in the rat, but never actually takes it. I offer her f/t. I'm getting desperate, and I'm seriously thinking of offering her a live ASF, or a live adult mouse.

I just thought though, would it be a good idea to try and feed her a f/t adult mouse? I know they're much too small, but do you think it is worth a try? I'm at my wit's end, and not sure which way to head!

She also seems rather sluggish and unresponsive when I touch or hold her. What should I do?

Humidity: 60%
Hot side: 92F
Cool side: ~80F
Current weight: 565g

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Have you tried a live rat? If it's been 5 months and all you've tried is f/t...you may want to give live a try...

565g sound a little light for an 09'
I would go back to live if thats all she will take.
Get some weight back on her and then offer f/t maybe every other feed and try to get her to switch back to f/t. Though she might be as picky as my Lynn and not take f/t at all.

Try putting the food in a paper bag.

I can't feed her live rats, as in Alberta, they are illegal to get.
The only thing I could try is live ASFs or adult mice. What's my
best bet?

And what would a paper bag do?

I dont know much about the snake in the bag thing but try to find large or XL mice

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Originally Posted by Tirevy

I can't feed her live rats, as in Alberta, they are illegal to get.
The only thing I could try is live ASFs or adult mice. What's my
best bet?

And what would a paper bag do?

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Are ASF's and mice plentiful in your area? If so you could give it a try just make sure your ready sometimes they'll switch over.

Another point I thought I'd make there are some Bp's that eat when they want bottom line, don't blame yourself the temps you posted are good.

All of us have a Bp in our collection who is a picky feeder or just doesn't want to eat when we want them too.;)

I'm having a little trouble tracking down ASFs. I guess I could just try and get some large or XL mice. Those are easy to find, I'm sure.

Thanks for your help!

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Originally Posted by Emilio

Are ASF's and mice plentiful in your area? If so you could give it a try just make sure your ready sometimes they'll switch over.

Another point I thought I'd make there are some Bp's that eat when they want bottom line, don't blame yourself the temps you posted are good.

All of us have a Bp in our collection who is a picky feeder or just doesn't want to eat when we want them too.;)

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I would try a live mouse just smaller than the f/t weanlings you have been attempting to feed.
When the snake returns to eating you can try bumping the size up slowly.

Also sometimes they'll go off feed this time of year. Just keep trying and good luck.