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Sigh...not eating

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  • 01-04-2009, 04:50 AM
    Sh0rty
    Sigh...not eating
    I've searched a lot of threads about our BPs not eating during the winter, but I need a little reassurance.

    My BP is about one year old now, had his since January of '08. As of November he was around 700g, ate one big meal about every 7-10 days. He's never refused a meal, ever. But the last time he ate was November 13 and I'm starting to get worried. I continue to offer once a week, he knows the rat is in there, but is not interested at all.

    Warm side 89-90F cool side 80F. Ambient 75-78F Humidity 50%

    No significant behavior change, drinking, active when I take him out, not so much in his tank.

    Is it just that time when aliens take over our snake's brains?
  • 01-04-2009, 06:17 AM
    grunt_11b
    Re: Sigh...not eating
    He may be off feed because of the season.. This time of year some snakes will go off feed.. I have a male that isn't eating right now.. He's about the same size as yours.. He's breeding right now and won't take a meal no matter how I introduce it.. But as long as he's not losing significant weight I'm ok with it.. I mean I don't like it but it's going to happen.. Just keep offering every 10 days or so and when it's time he'll take the prey item.. Good luck with him..

    Alan
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