Baby bp won't eat

I have another post on here talking about how her head won't shed, I have tried the pillowcase method and the soaking in a tub method, it just seems to continue to cling on to her body too tough, she also has eye caps. She ate last on the 31st of August and I have tried 3 times now to feed her since, I was told by the previous owner that she usually eats in the middle of night when no one is around if you leave it in there, so I have left pinkies in there overnight and everytime they are still there untouched in the morning, I have another pinkie in there right now. Last time I tried was 3 days ago so I figured I would give it another go. Will she starve herself to death because of this shed?

I dont know how big your BP is, but I think pinkies are too small for her. Try offering bigger food items.

shes very small, the pinkie thats in her cage now is pretty big for her. Maybe she will eat overnight tonight. When should I start worrying about possible starvation?

I wouldn't worry unless there are obvious signs of weight loss (pronounced spine, triangular look) or illness. In those cases, I would go see a vet, although I have yet to have problems with feeding my BP, this is just what I have read throughout this site.

And food items should be a big as the thickest part of your BP (or around 10-15% the BPs body weight)

She has had a triangular look to her since I got her, she's small and the last owner didn't take proper care of her.

If you can buy African Soft Fur Rat(ASF), give hopper size to your baby snake or just leave hopper size f/t mouse overnight.

I've tried leaving it overnight three times, everytime she hasn't touched it

You've offered food three times in 11 days. That's too often for a stressed baby, especially one that was recently moved to a new home.

Did you get a UTH and thermostat yet? What are her belly heat and ambient temps in her enclosure? If she's cold she won't eat because she can't digest.

UTH I havn't gotten yet, I have 90 degree hotspot and around 80 degrees on the colder side of the cage. I will be getting a UTH next friday when I get my paycheck, sorta out of money until then.

Moving is very stressful, make sure your temps and humidity are perfect, have a hot and cool hide that is just big enough for her (snug) and leave her alone in a low traffic area until she eats. Offer food no more then every 5 days to avoid stressing and just let her calm down and settle. If she is in an aquarium hides can be especially important!

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UTH I havn't gotten yet, I have 90 degree hotspot and around 80 degrees on the colder side of the cage. I will be getting a UTH AND A THERMOSTAT next friday when I get my paycheck, sorta out of money until then.

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Fixed it for you... Otherwise the UTH can get hot enough to burn your snake. A vet visit to treat a burn will cost 2-3 times what a thermostat does, if it doesn't kill your snake.

What are you using to measure temperatures?

I just found a digital thermometer and humidity detected and has set that up for the cooler side of the cage. Currently temperature is 81 degrees on the cool side and 61% humidity

Shed has to be 100% removed! Soak again and use soft wet sponge and rub gently removing shed from face, careful wen brushing the eyes. After a few days offer meal again.