Quote Originally Posted by Daniel.michelle View Post
Well I just got my first bp a few days ago (Sunday) from a petsmart as a gift. The lady at the store gave me the snakes feeding chart etc. it gets fed each Monday, problem is, it hasn't eaten anything offered since before dec 3 when the store got it. I know bp's go through off feelings, but I'm worried because it hasn't eaten in so long. The snake seems fine, not skinny at all. I'm not too worried in general, but I really would like to see the snake eat during the 14 day guarantee that the store provides. So far the snake has seemed interested, but not gone after the frozen thawed mouse. I tried wiggling it with tongs for about 5-10 mins, then left it in over night, and nothing.

Should i I try feeding in a smaller tank? Could I try leaving another mouse overnight possibly in his hide tonight, or is it better just to wait till next week? Should I be turning off the heat mat at night, or should I leave it on? (I have been leaving it on because my room a bit cool). And most importantly, what are some things I can do to help get my snake to eat?
Yes, the stress of being relocated to the store and then to your house could be stress factors, but, since the snake didn't eat for PetSmart, there is also a good chance that the vendor who supplied the snake to PetSmart started it out on live mice or rats, and as I understand it, PetSmart only feeds frozen/thawed, which can require alot of patience, and technique in preparing the f/t feeders is the key. I would suggest offering an appropriately sized live prey item. Once your snake becomes a regular feeder on live prey, then start the process of converting to f/t, if you choose.