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    A six month hunger strike is not "bizarre" during breeding season. Many BPs have gone back on food this past month, it seems. My male Pinstripe hadn't eaten in ten months, lost just a bit of weight, and finally ate last week. It's not uncommon, so don't freak out and don't assist feed unless she loses a large amount of weight and has been seen by a vet to rule out illness. Assist feeding can cause more stress than what it is worth, which explains why she regurgitated the pinkies you assist fed her.

    I am by no means an expert, but from what I can see she does not look alarmingly thin whatsoever. The angle of the photo makes it a bit difficult to discern, but I wouldn't panic. I'm sure she will gain weight quickly once back on a feeding schedule. Also, to my knowledge she appears to be a "Normal".

    As for the husbandry issues you've encountered, if you have been using damp moss to increase the humidity, simply remove some to lower it until you reach your desired percentage (50-60%). I would also strongly suggest investing in a quality thermostat or, at the very least, a lamp dimmer to plug your under tank heater in to. That will solve your high temperature dilemma quite effectively.
    Last edited by Kymberli; 05-30-2011 at 02:14 AM.
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