This Monday, I tried again offering a frozen mouse to Luke (whose last meal was a live mouse, on 4/11/08, according to his breeder). He had refused it last week, but I also botched the introduction (this thread). This time around I decided to do it right. I let the mouse thaw on top of his enclosure for a while (there are holes drilled in the lid), then further warmed it up with a heat lamp. (Prescenting.) I'm positive that he could smell it - heck I could smell it after it thawed, and I'm only human. All through this process Luke did not budge from his hide. Mind you he is also particularly sensitive to lights being on or off, and I made sure it was dark in the room. After it thawed completely and was a bit warm, I dropped the mouse in outside his hide (NOT right up in his face ), and still nothing. Left it in overnight, and he did not take.

I forgot how frustrating it can be when they don't eat.

My other snakes are going to eat on Thursday, but I may wait a bit longer before offering again to Luke.

Is it possible that I could keep offering frozen for months and he would never take them? I know he's hungry as I have caught him roaming around at night a few times. How much more time should I not be worried about his not eating, until it is considered unhealthy and I should just go ahead and do live?

Also, I appreciate everyone who answered on my last post - you all are a great help.