I purchased a '08 female pastel on Aug. 01, '09, she didn't eat for me until Dec., and it was a mouse, needless to say her eating has been sporadic, only maybe 4 times, well I am in the process of moving all my reptiles to the condo. I offered her a small asf and she struck immediately! (I'm so proud ), as I'm typing this, she is just finishing up her meal. Just thought I'd share.