Quote Originally Posted by Moofins07 View Post
This is just a guess based on what I already know, but, should a snake go into shed during the process of weight loss, I would think they could "pause" the shed-cycle, seeing as the old skin is no longer tight or too small. That could be a load of hooey, though. Or perhaps he doesn't have enough energy to finish the cycle.

However, on to the real problem. What prey do you normally feed him? If F/T or anything other than ASFs, try giving him a tasty little soft-furred to get the wheels spinning. However, I'd only suggest this if you have easy access to ASFs. He may get addicted.

Lastly, should this fast continue for another month or two and he starts getting progressively worse (we're talking really triangular), you may have to consider assist feeding. It's ugly, but it could very well save his life.
It's interesting that you ask this, because I have taken notice of this phenomenon before. In my experience, I would say no.. but I honestly do not understand why. I have a problem feeder ball python, and he has gone off feed for months at a time, shedding multiple times with zero meals. My KSB sheds every 6 weeks like clockwork, and hardly eats as often as he sheds.

So really, they don't seem to gain any weight at all if they shed and are not eating, but they still shed for me at a similar schedule.