Just thought I'd update this in case anyone else cared.

He ATE!!!

Last night I essentially forced a pinky rat into his throat and worked it down. I was really hoping that getting some protein and nutrients into him would kick start his feeding response. It was only a 2 gram meal but I was hoping it would do the trick. He was not happy about it and fought me the whole way.

Well...it seemed to do the trick! I thawed a fuzzy mouse tonight and planned to do the same process as last night. But once I got the head of the mouse into his mouth he started "walking" it down a tiny bit. I very slowly lowered him into his tub and he immediately coiled and then ate. Soooooo relieved!!!

Just thought I'd share the joy!