My Bp Is Fasting! (Questions)

My big girl Mona fasted from August-October without any ill effects, and lost around 100g during that time (which isn't much for a 2500g snake). She finally decided to eat again on her own, and now pounds anything I offer - so it was just a seasonal or random fast, which could be the case with yours. My other adult Nerissa hasn't eaten since I got her in October, and when I asked her breeder for advice, he said "Until she starts looking like a triangle, I wouldn't worry much about it." Funny way to put it, but I guess he's right! He also said she'd done this before, and started eating again after 2-3 months.

As long as they're not getting thin, you probably don't need to worry... just keep offering food every week, and plan accordingly for a refusal. You could also try mixing up the prey, by offering a small mouse - or if they're legal in your area (they aren't legal here), I've heard ASFs and gerbils can end a BP fast. Good luck!

Oh, I just noticed you're also in California... so forget the gerbils & ASFs! :rolleyes: Probably for the best, since people say BPs get stuck on them & refuse rats/mice from then on.

I have a 900 gram male who's hasn't eaten since late November, and a 600 gram female who's eaten exactly one small mouse in the last eight weeks. The female is in shed, and I'm hoping she'll regain a bit of her appetite when she's done with that, because she is starting to look a little triangular... but the male is still so fat, I can't be bothered to worried about him.

I think it's just normal? You can raise the temps a bit on the warm side, but if that doesn't work, I'd switch to only offering food every other week until March. Just to preserve your own sanity.

I am dealing with the same thing right now. but after looking around and talking to other members it seems that its no big deal. i wouldnt worry to much