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  • 07-18-2013, 12:15 PM
    The Snakery
    Just because your evening temperatures seem fine for others does not mean it is fine for this particular snake.

    Try a smaller cage. You may be offering her various hides and things but it may still be too big for the snake and make it uncomfortable. As has been mentioned, offer her what she was consistently eating before coming to you and stop switching it up every few days. Also try to keep your temps up during the times you are feeding.
  • 07-18-2013, 12:20 PM
    DJExotikz
    My spider did the same thing. He actually ate fine for about 4 weeks when I got him, and then he just stopped for 12 weeks. Now he eats 1 mouse about every 3rd week. I tried everything and figure he'll eat when he's hungry.

    The guy at Jack's told me to try feeding him an earhworm to see if he's hungry. Has anyone else ever heard of this? He said they'll eat works as a last resort so if it takes the worm and not the mouse he's hungry just picky?
  • 07-18-2013, 01:55 PM
    Mr Oni
    Alright then, too much effort is a bad thing.

    Smaller tub and no scenting. 100% on it.

    First 4 were normal feedings since they didnt work i tried the scenting rampage.

    When these guys dont eat i turn into a Italian grandma...manja manja!!

    I once zombie danced a pinkie for my milk so long that it fell apart

    Dont hate my love

    I thank you guys very much for your help it means alot.
  • 07-18-2013, 02:33 PM
    Erndogg
    I don't know if it will help you out or not, but you might try blacking out the tub. I tried that on my picky girl, and she started eating and hasn't missed since. Granted I have only had her for a few months, and blacked it out a month ago.
  • 07-19-2013, 06:09 PM
    Parysa
    I have one that won't eat unless he's in total darkness and privacy. I also have a couple that just aren't eating at the moment. They'll get hungry eventually. If you stress them, they won't eat. I'd suggest backing off for a week and then offering again. If you've changed the habitat up recently, give it a few days to settle in before trying.
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