Yellow's first feed since October!!!

[tttaylorrr]

from my records: Yellow's last successful feed was October 3 2017; his last strike was September 17 2017; weight on October 2 2017 was at 904g; most recent shed was January 7 2018 and weight was ~800g. since October he's only lost ~100g.

this was Yellow's first winter with 3 females in the room, and food has been the last thing on his mind. last feeder offering was January 30, but tonight when he was offered YELLOW ACTUALLY STRUCK!!!

if you don't know Yellow: he's a very shy eater and usually only eats when i set the feeder down and walk away; any strike i get is extremely surprising. not only did Yellow eat for the first time since October, BUT HE STRUCK!!! most of my snakes are 2017 born and less than 600g; i almost forgot what almost 1000g feels like slamming a feeder off tongs! what a rush!!!

almost 5 months off feed. what a relief.

super crappy pic but i wasn't expecting this and it's all i got:

[dakski]

Yeah, Shayna ate about ten days ago for the first time since the beginning of September.

No fun when they won't eat. She lost about 100G as well, but was about 1600G when she started her fast.

Harder on us as keepers than on the snakes.

Good when they eat though.

Do not be surprised if he doesn't keep pounding rats for a little bit. Shayna usually has at least one false start. She will take a rat and then skip another few meals before getting back on track.

[Sunnieskys]

I this what I have to look forward too with booplesnoop and Odyn? I don't know if I can handle it. Boop is 850g this week. Not looking forward to this....freaking out commencing in 3...2...1..

[tttaylorrr]

I this what I have to look forward too with booplesnoop and Odyn? I don't know if I can handle it. Boop is 850g this week. Not looking forward to this....freaking out commencing in 3...2...1..

hahaha! this is very typical mature male beep behavior for this time of year; females usually don't go through such a drastic fast. while mature females are known to go off feed or become inconsistent during breeding season, it usually pales in comparison to a typical mature male fasting during the breeding season.

just know that when your babies' time comes: it's totally normal and don't post a billion threads in a panic wondering if they're dying.

[Sunnieskys]

hahaha! this is very typical mature male beep behavior for this time of year; females usually don't go through such a drastic fast. while mature females are known to go off feed or become inconsistent during breeding season, it usually pales in comparison to a typical mature male fasting during the breeding season.

just know that when your babies' time comes: it's totally normal and don't post a billion threads in a panic wondering if they're dying.

You totally know I'm going to freak out and post lol

[dakski]

I this what I have to look forward too with booplesnoop and Odyn? I don't know if I can handle it. Boop is 850g this week. Not looking forward to this....freaking out commencing in 3...2...1..

Try not to freak out! It's okay!

BP's are strange and often fast, naturally going off food, often times for a while, once they reach a good size. I cannot imagine my corn snake doing that! Garbage disposal!

My BP, Shayna, is 5 and has fasted every winter for the past 3 years. The first time I freaked out, but this forum helped a lot.

They eat again when they are ready, as long as everything else is good (husbandry, still drinking and leaving urine and urate, etc).

They rarely let themselves lose more than 10% of their body weight at the most. Shayna usually loses between 6-8% or so. This year she went from 1580G to 1470G. No biggie.

Again, much harder on us than on them!

Hang in there and realize when/if it happens, it's not you and your BP's will eat again when they want.

Good that you care so much; I can relate. However, do not make yourself crazy.

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You totally know I'm going to freak out and post lol

We will be here either way! Don't worry.

[tttaylorrr]

You totally know I'm going to freak out and post lol

and we'll be there to reassure you and also make fun.

[dakski]

i almost forgot what almost 1000g feels like slamming a feeder off tongs! what a rush!!!

LOL. I get shocked every time Shayna strikes as she rarely does. Usually wants me to leave the rat and she will pull into her house and eat. Very shy.

You know who isn't shy? My BCI Behira. Cannot wait to see what 5,000 to 7,000 Grams feels like hitting a rat! I am being a little sarcastic here. I respect her strength now at 700G, but am a little nervous about feeding when she is big! Good thing I have invested in long tongs!

I am sure it will be fine, and even my corn nailing a mouse (he's 640G) I notice. Just putting it in perspective for me.

Again, happy Yellow ate.

[Lirenn]

That's actually a really cool artsy sort of picture.

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[tttaylorrr]

That's actually a really cool artsy sort of picture.

seeing it on my phone i was disappointed, but seeing it big on a desktop it does look kinda cool! the lighting is creepy!