Hello,

I obtained a juvenile BP about four weeks ago. Sinds the first time I tried to offer her food, she doesn't seem interrested. I started with F/T weened mice after ten days. A week later I tried again, refused. Contacted the previous owner, he told me that she only ate live. That last feeding was on august 6th. This week I got some live weener mice for her and put one in her tub. No interest at all, the mouse could do a dance in front of her head, no reaction. I allso noticed that she got a bit sluggish/inactive a few days ago (before I tried to feed live) and that her belly colour has become somewhat yellowish. What could this be, an upcoming shed (shedding)?

How long should I wait before attempting 'assist feeding'? Is she in the shedding proces and therefore not eating? (Her eyes are perfectly clear.) She lives in a rack tub on newspaper, there is a hide, warm-side temp 92F, cold-side temp 81F and there is a waterdish.

Your help/advise is appreciated.

Greetings,

Giddy