If you've only had your bp 2 weeks and have changed its environment that many times it is probably striking and not eating because it is stressed out.Originally Posted by dpratt
I have acquired a 1 month old BP and have had her (Cleo) for ~2 weeks. I have changed Cleo's living environment three times during the learing process of how to properly care for her. I attempted to feed Cleo a pre-killed/frozen/thawed mouse by dangling it by her mouth and she struck at the mouse several times, but then quickly recoiled and refused to hold onto the mouse and eat it. Then, she hide her head under her body. Any suggestions on how to get her to eat?
Ideally everything should have been set up before you purchased your pet, but I know how you may be learning new and better techniques from the forum. We all learn from our mistakes
Now, if everything is right (temps, humidity, hides, water, etc) do not handle it or try to feed in for atleat a week. This will allow the snake to become comfortable with its new home. After that try again. If it refuses food again wait a day or two before offering again.
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