Hey guys my 4 and ahalf old male python wont eat.. he hasn't eaten since January... we have left him in the feeding container with the rat for an hour before and still nothing.. it's like he is afraid of the rat... he hasn't really lost weight before but now he looks like he is getting skinny.... we've even tried to piss him off with the rat by dangling it in his face and stuff and nothing... help.. and i really hope i don't have to take him to the Vet.

Any Advice?