BP not feeding

[gazzaboy88]

I usually just allow the rodent to thaw on top of the enclosire to room temperature... how could o warm it up a little more?

[Physician&Snakes]

I'm offering thawed prey. Always at night just before we go to bed to give him complete privacy to eat. How long do these this feeding strikes usually last?

About two years ago, my specimen went on fast for 8 months...he lost maybe 50g. This is very likely a seasonal breeding fast, continue to offer prey every 5-8 weeks if you want, but many will just let their males ride out the season once they have refused three consecutive meals.

[The Serpent Merchant]

I usually just allow the rodent to thaw on top of the enclosire to room temperature... how could o warm it up a little more?

You feed room temperature rodents, no wonder your BP isn't eating. BP's hunt with their heat pits. Rodents offered need to be heated to around 38 C.

There are a few ways to do this. Many people use a hair dryer, others use heat lamps etc. Any radiant heat source should work. I wouldn't recommend using a microwave/oven/stove though as you don't want to cook the rodent.

[gazzaboy88]

What exactly is a seasonal fast? Are we reffering to the winter months or something more on the lines of a breeding season? Is my snake old enough to want to breed?

[The Serpent Merchant]

What exactly is a seasonal fast? Are we reffering to the winter months or something more on the lines of a breeding season? Is my snake old enough to want to breed?

BP's tend to be more reluctant to eat during the winter months as it is their breeding season.

I think your issue is simply that your rodents aren't warm enough for your snake to identify them as food.

[gazzaboy88]

You feed room temperature rodents, no wonder your BP isn't eating. BP's hunt with their heat pits. Rodents offered need to be heated to around 38 C.

There are a few ways to do this. Many people use a hair dryer, others use heat lamps etc. Any radiant heat source should work. I wouldn't recommend using a microwave/oven/stove though as you don't want to cook the rodent.

I will try this next tume i offer food i have always offered at room temperature and had no issues in the past and he definately knows the rodent is there for him.

[gazzaboy88]

I will try this when i offer him a rat this week and let you all know what the outcome is thank you all for your help if everything i have piece of mind and re-assurance that it is quite normal and he will be ok

[satomi325]

If he's not interested in f/t again, try live. A live rat and especially a live mouse will usually jump a feeding response.

How large is your male?
I know some males can be sexually mature at a young age, but I'm still thinking he might be too young for a breeding season related fast. So I'm doubting it's related to the breeding season.

[NYHC4LIFE8899]

If he's not interested in f/t again, try live. A live rat and especially a live mouse will usually jump a feeding response.

How large is your male?
I know some males can be sexually mature at a young age, but I'm still thinking he might be too young for a breeding season related fast. So I'm doubting it's related to the breeding season.

What she said^^^ one of my guys wouldn't eat FT no mater what I did ..the day I threw a live mice hopper in,done deal,took him only seconds to snatch it up. Next I'm bout to try a rat pinky,hope he takes to it.

[SlitherinSisters]

Typically temps, hides, and/or too much handling is to blame for not eating. Of course there are other issues, but for newer keepers not breeding those are usually the reasons.

BUT, there are times that they up and decide they don't like what you are feeding them anymore. Case and point, I have a male mojave that I want to strangle. For the first year of his life he ate anything. Then for almost 3 years he ONLY ate live mice. Now for the past 6 months he has been eating f/t rats. Makes no dang sense, he's just a jerk.

My advice, check temps, make sure hide is snug, don't handle him, and try different prey types. Live/dead, mice/rats.