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    Personally I would lower that warm side to 90F and up the cool side to 80F. 74-95F is a big difference, and I have heard that, due to respiratory risks, your amibent air should not drop below 75F. You can do this by adding a low wat heat bulb or red light. I use a 50W red light and it brings my glass vive to 79F on the cool side, 81F on the warm side when placed in the middle of the tank - although this can dry out the vive somewhat. But, I do have just a glass tank which is a whole other thing.
    Just remember that BPs are from tropical Africa, and like it more moist and warm than we do

    I think when those temperatures are changed a bit your snake will show more interest.

    There are many threads about different techniques to try for picky eaters, as well! Try a search and see what comes up; there's lots.

    Just one quick question, when you said you offered a hopper, did you mean a rat or a mouse hopper?

    Good luck!


    P.S.
    How much does your snake weigh, and what age?

    2 weeks without eating will definitely not starve her/him. They can go quite awhile without eating. As a hatchling mine went without for about a month and lost maybe a couple of grams.
    Last edited by NH93; 11-22-2013 at 12:09 PM.
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