I have a 2 1/2 year old bp about 40" weighing 1100g. Has always been a good eater and typically spends about 90-95% of his time in one of his hide cave/boxes. He has not eaten for about 3 months, which I know can be somewhat typical of bps to go on hunger strikes but the longest he has gone previously is about 4 weeks. Also, when he was not eating previously he would alway go up to the food item offered before backing away now he is showing absolutely no interest and does not seem to even acknowledge a rat in the cage. He is and always has been fed live (under constant supervision with prey being pulled as soon as it is evident he is not eating), currently he has been eating small to medium rats. That being said the lack of eating is not my main concern. During these 3 months he spends probably 60% of his time actively trying to get out of his enclosure and rarely if ever goes into his hides. At times I have caught him just staring but he has his body at an angle not typical stargazing behavior. He shows no neurologic symptoms, can right himself without issue and can come up over his own body without problem. He had a bowel movement about 3 weeks ago and a good shed about a month ago. I'm trying to get any ideas as to what may be causing his stress. Other than routine cleaning his enclosure has not changed and his body condition still seems decent although there may be some muscle wasting starting. I am considering having him tested for IBD(I work at a vet) but I really don't feel that is his issue. I have him on newspaper, with 2 hide caves, large water bowl, climbing stick. Heat source is infrared heat lamp which keeps warm side 85-90 and cool side 75-80. Humidity level between 60-70% using wet towel on cage top. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks