new bp not eating

Alright I'll start off by saying I have owned a bp for seven years, but after researching bp's online and finding this one the most helpful, I am surprised he is alive and healthy, although he is on his first hunger strike. Anyway the reason I was researching info on bp's is three weeks ago I've acquired three new babies, one a rescue and the other two from a reputable breeder. All three have the same setup in tubs, 15qt. hotspot 88, hides, uth thermostat. I have one that refuses to eat and has not eaten since i got him. I am getting a scale monday, but I know he came 86g. I have not handled any of them, the other two have eaten the past two weeks. My concern is how long can he go before I have to assist feed him? This is my first picky eater and is not fun cuz he is only 3 months. Any help is much appreciated.

Do you know what it was eating before you got it? Are you using the same type?

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Originally Posted by KMG

Do you know what it was eating before you got it? Are you using the same type?

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That was my first question

Im pretty sure It was live rat fuzzies or pups, which I am having a hard time finding in bakersfield. I might check petco or petsmart at their live selection maybe at least trying a live mouse around the size. I was hoping he would eat ft like his brother from the same breeder, can't win them all I guess.

How do you warm the prey?

What presentation have you tried? (zombie dance, dangle, leave in, etc)
Tell us everything you have tried so we can see if you missed a method.

I have grabbed the feeder by the nape of the neck, dangled it about an inch off the ground, and left one over night (ft) in front of his hide. If i dont find a live one im going to try to brain the ft. oh and I thaw out the mouse in warm water throughout the day and present it warm, i have not tried the hair dryer trick, or heat lamp I'm going to collect as much info from you guys before I attempt to feed him, i dont want to stress him any further.

What's your humidity at? Also some of my bp's need their hotspot in the low 90's, and their humidity needs to run at 60-70 percent or so or else they won't eat.


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I have all thee new bps in the same setup, humidity is 75 right now and all their hotspots are 88-90. One is being difficult.

Humidity does not need to stay at 75. 40-50 is good with a boost for sheds.

I thaw in hot water. Once thawed I drain the water and get fresh hot water (as hot as I can get out of the tap). I let them get as warm as possible then I feed trouble feeders first. That way the see the prey with the warmest heat signature as possible.

I dangle from the tail. The tail being held by the tongs adds distance and the snake will zero in on the prey. I have the best luck doing it that way.

Have you tried mice? Perhaps offer a smaller meal. I did this to my newly acquired baby BP and he slammed two FT mice hoppers. I dethawed in water and then dried it with a hair dryer. Took it in 3 seconds.