Update! Tattoo is still alive and doing well. 31 years old and counting...
We have both adjusted to the new normal which involves feeding her in her cage with the mouse placed just so at the opening of her hide. Sometimes she finds it right away, somtimes it takes her all night, and sometimes I end up tossing it out to the ravens in the morning.
Last year she was offered either a large or jumbo adult mouse once a week and ended up eating only 22 of the 52 meals. She did lose some weight going from 2065 grams down to 1953 grams. A little scary but she remained well hydrated and somewhat active.
This year she has already eaten 9 out of the 12 weeks so hopefully she will gain some of it back. Unfortunately she also seems to have developed some very slight neurologic issues...
Every now and then I see her recoil and then make odd gnawing motions in the air. It's almost like she can't line her jaws up correctly. I have looked in her mouth to see if maybe there were any hairs or fibers wrapped around her teeth but haven't been able to find anything. Sometimes she accidentally bites her glottis which will bleed a little. Then the fit passes and she seems perfectly normal.
The nearest competent reptile veterinarian is about four hours away so not sure I want to put her through the stress of travel and examination. Especially when she is eating so well right now!
I have read a little about cold shock syndrome but not sure... She has definitely been temporarily exposed to cooler temperatures throughout our time together but this behavior is new. Any thoughts?
Here's a pic of her just hanging out.
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