Time to go to the herp vet???

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

Definately a good sign. BPs dont need artificial light being nocturnal but they do need a photoperiod so they know what time of year it is. Things that will help trigger eating is longer daylight hours, warmer temps and an end to the wet season. All meaning winter and breeding season is over therefore it is time to EAT!

Heres hoping your BP eats for you soon..

[teebyrd393]

Definately a good sign. BPs dont need artificial light being nocturnal but they do need a photoperiod so they know what time of year it is. Things that will help trigger eating is longer daylight hours, warmer temps and an end to the wet season. All meaning winter and breeding season is over therefore it is time to EAT!

Heres hoping your BP eats for you soon..

Thanks. I think so too! I'll keep all of you posted. Thanks for the help!

[bads15]

it sounds like things might be moving in the right direction. it's good to hear.
as far as removing his hide and water dish, some times even that could be enough to shy them away from eating when their coming off of a fast. i would try just tossing the rat in after presenting ( just like you have ) dim the lights down low ( just enough that you can intervene if needed ) and wait. try to have no distractions in the room. sometimes a smaller item helps.
john

[teebyrd393]

I am going to def try a smaller prey item. I've been housing and caring for 4 adult male asf rats since his fast began. They're about 60-70g each. I'm going to try to sell them on craigs list and get some smaller ones this week from my supplier. Plus I'm proverbially "over" this group after 5 months!!! There's one I call Big Meanie who always finds a way to bite my knuckles when feeding or cleaning their bin. He has the Taj Mahal of feeder care but somehow knows my true intentions ;-)