On this last hunger strike (6 mo), I paid more attention to Everything! Like no shedding, no excreting. Thus, I calmed down. He wasn't losing noticeable weight. His skin was not sagging, and his eyes were fine.

Thus, I decided to quit wasting money buying rats every month. And I was not going to get uptight anymore.

I decided that the proper time would be after a shed and dump.

Sure enough, that was the ticket.

Your mileage may vary.