I got a rescue earlier this year - an adult female. Previous owner fed mice, but I was able to make the switch to F/T rats and managed to get her to take 11 rats between March when I got her and the end of June, which was the last time she ate. It has been a steady string of refusals since then. I've had best success with F/T, but have tried live mice and small rats and even tried a F/T mouse to see if she was just used to mice. Live prey was terrifying for her as she is one of the flightiest snakes I've ever met.

I have her in a tub with a Johnson Controls keeping the warm side in the low 90's and a Helix on the cool side set to 84. Humidity is on the low side b/c there just is no moisture in this house during the winter. I have been putting a damp rag on top of her hide to help out, but it is making little difference. She is tucked away in my bedroom so there isn't much traffic. She has a small litter pan for a hide which she NEVER leaves. Being antisocial we never handle her except for cleanings.

I don't have scales, but she is still quite a meaty snake so I doubt there has been very much weight lost. I know they can go months as my other ball usually won't feed for about 3-4 months during the winter, but entering the seventh month without food I am wondering if I should start worrying yet. Sorry for posting a thread I know comes up a lot. I tried searching, but there were way too many panicked newbies b/c their BP missed a single meal.

Should I worry yet or remain to be patient? How long is too long for an adult? Thanks.