Quote Originally Posted by bcr229 View Post
This is also an excellent read: http://ballpythonbreeder.com/2014/8/...thon-appetite/
Great read, thanks for sharing!

Quote Originally Posted by Pr0veIt View Post
Stats on our girl:

Age: ~5
Current Weight: 2481g
Weight Loss: 400g (10-15%)
Tank: 41gal under-bed style tub
Humidity: 60%
Temps: 91F belly, 78F cold side, 82F hot side
Single hide on hot side, water dish on cold

Below is a snip of our data sheet. She's had frequent good sheds for the last 6 months and urates regularly. But is TOTALLY disinterested and possibly afraid of FT and live rats in many sexes, sizes, and colors. We've tried offering in tub with tongs, out of tub with tongs, and leaving it in. The FT is definitely warmed up enough (I use an IR temp gun to check the head at 95F). We haven't tried gerbils but are hesitant to hassle unless it's strongly suggested. Below is also a video showing her disinterest in the rats.

We took her to the vet twice when she was about 3 months into the fast and they declared that her blood work and exam all seemed normal and that she'd need an ultrasound (expensive!) to look for stuck eggs? Seems a little far fetched so we haven't taken her back. Her previous owner was a breeder but reassured us that she was not locked up before giving her to us.

We're starting to feel a bit defeated. Thoughts?
You may just have to wait it out, they eat when they are ready to eat, but I wouldn't stop trying different methods to coax her. Have you tried changing the substrate (this worked for me for one snake)? Removing her hide? Sterilizing her tub/getting rid of the sent to make it seem like a new environment (this also worked for me)? I personally have better feeding success rates when I offer a small live rat or mouse, and feed in the evenings/dimly lit room.