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    ughh. refusing to eat. for a while...? what should I do?

    My snake hasnt eaten in a while... probably close to a month or more. Ive tried almost everything, her temps are fine, I made sure the mice were nice and warm, even used a diff batch of smaller mice. I was thinking about buying a two pack or something from petco to test out, or try a live mouse.

    She looks fine, she doesnt look like shes lost any weight, but it was right after she was doing really well and she shed. I think she stopped after that...

    Also I seem to remember her going off feed last year about this time also? Could it have something to do with the season.... Maybe slight temp difference or something?
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    Prob due to the time of the year. I wouldn't worry they'll eat when they're ready.
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    Re: ughh. refusing to eat. for a while...? what should I do?

    you shouldn't worry about it unless you start seeing some significant weight loss.

    if the snake starts to look "triangular" than you should start to worry... but 1 month is nothing. I know people who only feed there snakes once a month and they have lived full lives and they are never unhealthy looking.

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    Re: ughh. refusing to eat. for a while...? what should I do?

    It's very common and it drives BG INSANE(well more insane if that's possible).

    Just keep a close eye on your snake and continue to try and feed, but not as often. She will most likely start eating again in the future. Come back in 4 months if not.

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    Re: ughh. refusing to eat. for a while...? what should I do?

    Quote Originally Posted by Big Gunns View Post
    It's very common and it drives BG INSANE(well more insane if that's possible).

    Just keep a close eye on your snake and continue to try and feed, but not as often. She will most likely start eating again in the future. Come back in 4 months if not.
    It drives me insane as well lol. I feel like Im not doing the right thing because shes not eating...

    Sheesh FOUR months. lol... that seems like forever but I know they can go a while...

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    Re: ughh. refusing to eat. for a while...? what should I do?

    UPDATE

    she still hasnt eaten. UNTIL TODAY.

    It was probably close to 5 months of not eating but today I gave in and bought her a live mouse, since I was sick of her not eating, shes way to small for her age.

    Well... she ate it. I just wish she would stick with frozen thawed. Thats all she ever ate but then she just started refusing them, and showing no interest at all.
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