suddenly shy eater

[tttaylorrr]

Some snakes don't strike dead prey, they're survivors and use the least amount of energy required to feed.

that makes a lot of sense. maybe he just knows the drill now?

Now that said if you think he's backing off of eating, which isn't uncommon for mature males, you may want to put him on a 10 or 14 day feeding schedule so you don't waste feeders.

he's eaten every time offered since going back on feeding after the move, but every time i've left it in the tank because he just won't strike; he has always taken it after i've left it. also around day 7 he's tearing up his enclosure looking for food.

it's just weird (and a little frustrating) to me how he suddenly seems to only want to take it when it's been left for him. i'm just curious if anyone else has had a snake go through a shy feeder phase or if it's something he's just cool with now.