Still Refusing to Eat!!!!

[cschub13]

I have made threads previously on these same snakes and I am going to add now to that list. I have two normal females both around 1800g and neither have eaten since I got them 3-4 months ago. I have offered them food numerous times in several different fashions and no luck whatsoever. Today I offered one a small rat and she was very interested and made every indication that she was going to strike and eat it but then would just lose interest. She did this literally 15 times before I just gave up. I do not understand what going on with these two and how I can get them out of this slump. Please someone help me out here if possible. Thanks.

[llovelace]

Have you tried smaller prey items live?

[Zedd]

Hows your setup? can you give us info on it or pictures?

[Stubean15]

try pre-scenting.. everyone i know that has had feeding problems (non husbandry related) that has tried this has gotten results.. a friend of mine in fact the only one i know in real life with a collection bigger than two had a snake go 4 months without touching prey finally he decided to try live and she wouldnt have anything to do with it so he took the mouse tub and left it in the room with the snake over night, pre killed and she ate almost instantly off tongs..

just a thought alot of people forget to try pre scenting

[cschub13]

Setup:

40qt tub
aspen bedding
water bowl and hide
cool side:79-82deg
warm side:93-96deg

I did pre scent the room but only for about an hour and like I said this is the most reaction over food I have gotten but then nothing. I just think its weird, but maybe the rat was too big, although she could have taken it with no problem. I suppose I could try smaller food and maybe pre scenting longer?

[grits]

Mine wanted nothing to do with anything no matter what I tried, that was untill I tried an ASF. That thing was like crack to that little ball.

[Zedd]

1 hide or 2? If you only have 1, then you might try adding a second identical hide. It might be a security issue the BP is having.

[cschub13]

Well they are pretty big snakes so I don't know if I could fit another hide in there...

[dr del]

Hi,

Just to double check - there is only one snake per enclosure yes?

Can you get in contact with the previous owner to find out exactly how he prepared and offered food to them when they were eating?


dr del

[spitzu]

When my hatchlings refuse to eat we will gently place a pinky into their mouths. Usually they will latch on and try to coil.

My adults have rarely gone off feed unless shedding, so I don't know if this would be possible for larger snakes or not. You might get bit, and would probably stress the snake out a great deal. Personally, I would do what I had to for the snake to stay alive, despite the risks.