BP regalus hunger strike for months...

[omera]

My P. Regalus Mary Jane has eaten one rat in two months; Last time she came close to feeding she nipped a piece of mouse off and left the rest alone. She's about 3 feet and on rats, but I'm thinking that if this isn't a phase I might need to assist feed and I'm afraid to hurt her jaw.

[pariahdog]

She's fine. She sounds big enough to last more than a few months without eating. I don't know what everyone's rush is to assist feed (this isn't directed at you specifically, I've just seen it a lot lately from people with healthy snakes.)

[omera]

I wasn't totally alarmed. In fact she cuts off the food bill quite a bit if I wait long intervals between attempts at feeding.

[BWB]

It's been four months now for my female ball but she seems healthy and active. The boa is always eager to take care of the rats she doesn't eat - just have to schedule the ball feeding when my boa should eat.

[Gary P]

As long as they are hydrated and not looking thin, they are fine. My adult male, who finally ate after going 5 months on just a couple very small meals, is still healthy. He doesn't seem to like to eat during winter months. An adult snake can go a long time without a meal. Just make sure to keep fresh water and keep it's humidity up so it won't get dehydrated from not eating.

Don't assist feed.

[Reinz]

Elvira is at 6.5 months so far this year. She's been fasting every winter for years. As you can see, she is not suffering from it at all.

[SnakeCharm]

I'm a bit relieved to see this post. My male bp has not eaten since October It's a bit frustrating. I literally just attempted to feed him a few minutes ago and he's not even remotely interested. So far his weight is stable, so I guess I'll just have to keep trying every 3 weeks again. sigh*