New Scrub - Very Frightened / Nervous

[Bogertophis]

I did the dance in front of her hide, but she didnt come out. Then I waited until she was roaming around. She struck at it a few times but wouldn't take it. So I've left it in there. So she still hasn't eaten since I've gotten her.

And my ETB hasnt eaten since 8/11, when she was previously taking meals like a champ. Nothing was changed with her.

"Mama said there'll be days like this..." Snakes give us lots of practice dealing with frustration, for sure.

[wnateg]

"Mama said there'll be days like this..." Snakes give us lots of practice dealing with frustration, for sure.

Yea, it be a weight off the shoulders when she finally eats, that's for sure.

And when my alligator snapping turtle grows up, so I can stop throwing rats into the woods

[EL-Ziggy]

I'm not sure why your girl still isn't eating W. It sounds like you're doing all the right things. My male hasn't missed a meal in the 14 months that I've had him. Do you have access to live feeders? You could see if that kicks her appetite into gear. You could also try a different prey type like a mouse or chick.

[wnateg]

I'm not sure why your girl still isn't eating W. It sounds like you're doing all the right things. My male hasn't missed a meal in the 14 months that I've had him. Do you have access to live feeders? You could see if that kicks her appetite into gear. You could also try a different prey type like a mouse or chick.

Yes, I was on the same train of thought. I was thinking of trying a mouse, in case the breeder wasn't correct about the rats. Not to mention, she doesn't even act like the rat is food. When I leave it in there, she doesn't even seem to notice or care. I was worried about trying live because she just seems so timid.

Thank you!