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Re: BP Not eating, afraid of food?
 Originally Posted by Albert Clark
GM to all. RiverDragon459, make sure to include a hide for your bp, one that is of an appropriate size to make the animal feel secure. That would mean a hide where the bp can feel the sides of the hide when coiled inside. This is very important especially for problem feeders. Another tactic is to fill a container of appropriate size with warm water [88- 90 degrees], make the water deep enough so the bp will have to swim. Cover the container for security and safety for the bp and make sure you have adequate holes in the container for air and oxygen exchange. A Styrofoam container is a good choice. Let the bp swim for 35 to 40 minutes. Periodically check on him or her. The results are threefold, appetite stimulation, rehydration through the respiratory tract , rehydration through the cloaca. Good Luck! Switch from trying to feed from weekly to every 10 days. Be patient, as long as the bp is getting fluid the greater the chance the appetite will return. A.C.
Less stress is the goal here.
Please don't believe everything you read on the internet.
 Originally Posted by Albert Clark
Hey guys, RiverDragon459 is asking for help and suggestions. Lets try to keep to the topic of a fellow herp enthusiast who admits to being new to the industry and having concerns about her bp not feeding! None of us know everything but all of know something! Its not to be looked at as forcing a bp to swim, but to get the most out of a proven therapy that is worth a try. Personally, it worked for me here at aareptiles after a breeding bp of mine went off feed after breeding to several females. The treatment is also researched at Darkman Reptiles. com . It may work and it may not. Its not a one size fits all approach. Remember, water is the staff of life for all living organisms. Also, remember its the benefits of appetite stimulation, rehydration, though the respiratory tract and the cloaca. Peace, A.C.
Your right, this is a public forum and there people here to help.
Questionable advise WILL be questioned.
OP, what is the weight (incase I missed it)
Photos and temps would be good.
My first thought is to just leave her alone for a couple days.
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