Baby bp won't eat

[thehonestpirate]

I have another post on here talking about how her head won't shed, I have tried the pillowcase method and the soaking in a tub method, it just seems to continue to cling on to her body too tough, she also has eye caps. She ate last on the 31st of August and I have tried 3 times now to feed her since, I was told by the previous owner that she usually eats in the middle of night when no one is around if you leave it in there, so I have left pinkies in there overnight and everytime they are still there untouched in the morning, I have another pinkie in there right now. Last time I tried was 3 days ago so I figured I would give it another go. Will she starve herself to death because of this shed?

[Kamerick]

I dont know how big your BP is, but I think pinkies are too small for her. Try offering bigger food items.

[thehonestpirate]

shes very small, the pinkie thats in her cage now is pretty big for her. Maybe she will eat overnight tonight. When should I start worrying about possible starvation?

[Kamerick]

I wouldn't worry unless there are obvious signs of weight loss (pronounced spine, triangular look) or illness. In those cases, I would go see a vet, although I have yet to have problems with feeding my BP, this is just what I have read throughout this site.

[Kamerick]

And food items should be a big as the thickest part of your BP (or around 10-15% the BPs body weight)

[thehonestpirate]

She has had a triangular look to her since I got her, she's small and the last owner didn't take proper care of her.

[dek593]

If you can buy African Soft Fur Rat(ASF), give hopper size to your baby snake or just leave hopper size f/t mouse overnight.

[thehonestpirate]

I've tried leaving it overnight three times, everytime she hasn't touched it

[bcr229]

You've offered food three times in 11 days. That's too often for a stressed baby, especially one that was recently moved to a new home.

Did you get a UTH and thermostat yet? What are her belly heat and ambient temps in her enclosure? If she's cold she won't eat because she can't digest.

[thehonestpirate]

UTH I havn't gotten yet, I have 90 degree hotspot and around 80 degrees on the colder side of the cage. I will be getting a UTH next friday when I get my paycheck, sorta out of money until then.