Argh! Abbath wont eat.

I got his temps perfect. His humidity perfect. He's got 2 hides and crumpled up newspaper in with him. He ate for me 3 weeks ago, and I offered him a live rat pup and no take. I got him another rat pup this week and nothing. I even offered him an adult mouse f/t and tangled it 4 inches from his face and he just slithers away. My other 2 are eating like there's no tomorrow. Any advice would be helpful. :)

**not an expert by any means------but i would weigh the little guy-----i wouldn't touch, or offer him food for another 2weeks, only go in the tank or tub to change water, and spot clean---leave him be-----offer the smallest prey item you can, in reason of course----after the 2weeks, and see what happens---if he doesn't eat---check his weight---if he hasn't lost any wieght do this all over----if he has---you might try scenting or braining the prey item---but force feeding should be the last ----dead last thing to be done!!

It happens i have a male thats on his third month of not eating and another one thats on month four. As long as their weight is fine no big deal.They will eat when their ready as will yours.

Good Luck!

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**not an expert by any means------but i would weigh the little guy-----i wouldn't touch, or offer him food for another 2weeks, only go in the tank or tub to change water, and spot clean---leave him be-----offer the smallest prey item you can, in reason of course----after the 2weeks, and see what happens---if he doesn't eat---check his weight---if he hasn't lost any wieght do this all over----if he has---you might try scenting or braining the prey item---but force feeding should be the last ----dead last thing to be done!!

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Yeah I'm gonna get a scale tomorrow. I've also not been handling him like ya said. I figured the least amount of stress, the better my chances he'll eat.

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Yeah I'm gonna get a scale tomorrow. I've also not been handling him like ya said. I figured the least amount of stress, the better my chances he'll eat.

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yea i think thats the best way----

Well I weighed Abbath and when I got him, he was 1200 grams. He's 1200 now but after I got him he did deficated and has eaten. So I'm gonna weigh him weekly and keep up on any weight loss.

UPDATE: I checked on Mr. Abbath this morning, and no sign of a rat pup in his tub :D Oh yes what a relief! A parent always worries when his child won't eat!

Don't feel bad. I have a male that hasn't eaten in 4 weeks and my het pied just refused his secong meal last night. It happens and males get this way when they the the you know what on the brain.

I'm so used to my snakes eating like monsters. My other 2 have never refused a meal and my granite python he's always willing for a rodent. :)

That is good news! I think I might try and feed my boys rat pups also..