Thanks so much for the pointers, wow that's some time fasting im gonna be stressing out if my lil Buddha does the same... but I guess its inevitable

so I did as you said and checked to make sure everything is in its right place, hes pretty comfortable cruising around, ive noticed he likes to reach for the covered screen top and investigate it, or rest against the glass to cool down.

I have recently (2 weeks ago) upgraded his prey size from an adult mouse to a rat pup that seems a tad larger than the mouse but does not exceed his girth.

so im thinking youre right about the feeding schedule needing to be adjusted, maybe 7 days is better than every 5 now that the prey is larger..

and your 4th point made me realize that when I feed him(usually around 10pm) the room is nice and dark, but bringing in the rat I turn the light on so I don't trip on anything. I also tend to hang around in the room till hes swallowed it completely making sure hes downing it without a hitch, excessive substrate and also to admire my gorgeous boy. so so maybe I should have a table lamp in a corner so that there isn't excessive room light shinning down on him.

I will try him again on Friday, leaving the f/t rat overnight like you suggested.



thanks pyrate81 for your help!!