Quote Originally Posted by 200xth View Post
The proper amount is relative, some snakes eat more, some snakes prefer smaller prey, etc, and in many cases, the proper amount is overstated; they need less food in general than you probably think.

Doublecheck your environment. If the temps are correct, humidity is correct, he's got enough places to hide and feel secure, etc, then there is nothing else to do but offer food on the regular schedule.

The fact that he did eat something indicates he will eat if he wants to. What he will not do is eat just because you think he needs more food.

If you're worried about him not eating, monitor his weight. If you see no loss or trivial weight loss, there is usually nothing to worry about.
That makes sense. I think I'm just an over worried mommy
Quote Originally Posted by Deborah View Post
When it comes to food it's not about what YOU want them to eat (prey type, how big and how often), it's about what THEY want to eat.

Over the years I have had animals that preferred very small prey less frequently and so long the animal is healthy and eating there is nothing wrong with that.

As far as bowel movement, well there is no schedule I have animals that can go 8 weeks without a bowel movement so there is o worry there.

Here are the important things

Make sure your husbandry is optimum, downsize if necessary and feed in the enclosure.

And keep in mind that if you want him to eat more it does not necessarily mean getting a bigger prey, you can offer two mice next time and two adult mice for an adult male is more than enough.
I definitely found out he loves live mice way more than rats. If I could get him to eat 4 that would be awesome but the most he took was 3 which I guess is better than nothing!
Quote Originally Posted by bcr229 View Post
A six year old 1400 gram male will eat on his schedule, not yours. I have a 2000 gram male about that age that last ate for me the weekend before Halloween. Even when he is eating he takes a small rat every two weeks.

Also, you keep mentioning "feeding tub". Feed him in his enclosure where he feels comfortable. A picky eater will be further put off by being handled right before you offer a feeder. Also try offering in the late evening when he would normally be active.

And yes, if he ate 4-5 days ago it's way too soon to try again.
Yes he is very picky. And now that you mention it, he was previously fed in his cage! So what I'm wondering is, will this cause aggressive behavior if I begin feeding in the enclosure? Also, I use eco earth and it's wonderful but would ingestion be a problem?

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