Hello everyone,
I just got my first bp. I think he's about 6-8 weeks old and about 20". He's eaten four times now but I just found out the place where I got him was assist feeding him. They told me I should bring him in and they would feed him until he takes food on his own but this worries me. The more I read the more I don't like the idea. I tried giving him a f/t pinky rat then a pinky mouse with no luck. I guess I'll try again next week but how long a hatchling can go with out eating. I know an adult can go months and still be healthy but I havn't found much info about hatchlings. My hot side is about 90, the cool side is about 82, and the humidity is 60%. When I got him he just hid in either of his hides(one on each side). I left him alone for a week and now he's pretty active and doesn't seem stressed at all. I guess what I'm asking is should take him back to the store to feed or should I keep trying to get him to eat himself?