Off feed

[qman1126]

my 2yr old BP has never missed a meal ever. even in shed she would eat. tank temps, humidity and everything else that goes into good husbandry is ideal, but now shes gone 3 feeding sessions w/o eating (3weeks). ive tried warming the rat, scenting, feeding her in her viv instead of her feeding tub and other tricks ive found hav failed as well. thoughts?

[Jeo123]

Welcome to cold weather. I'm surprised you made it this long without a hunger strike.

BP's tend to go off feed when the weather gets cold. It's part of the breeding cycle according to most people.

Not much you can do about it. They'll usually come around in the spring. Just continue to offer weekly-ish and you should be ok.

[mpkeelee]

The previous post pretty much covers it. I can't believe it never missed a meal. During these months just make sure it doesn't start to look skinny. Some weight loss is ok but if their spine starts to stick out it could be something else going on.