Rescue situation, newer keeper

[GuardianHunter]

It was a no go for food this morning. I’ll wait a while and
maybe try a mouse, since I’m told he ate either one. In the mean time keeping after the mites, moisture and skin.

I am apt to think all the brown on his back is partially layers and layers of stuck shed. It is the one location that continues to flake shed in large amounts after each soak.

[Bogertophis]

It was a no go for food this morning. I’ll wait a while and
maybe try a mouse, since I’m told he ate either one. In the mean time keeping after the mites, moisture and skin.

I am apt to think all the brown on his back is partially layers and layers of stuck shed. It is the one location that continues to flake shed in large amounts after each soak.

When a snake won't eat, it helps to pay close attention to ALL the details to improve your chance of success- ie. BPs usually feed best in the evening- nighttime hours.

I didn't realize you're still battling mites- many snakes undergoing treatment for mites will refuse to eat- so don't be too surprised if yours won't either. Treatments for mites or for much of anything will stress out a snake.

[GuardianHunter]

He’s kind of battling all the things. I don’t blame him for not eating, I just wish he would. Wishful thinking.

Fortunately the treatment semi overlaps for the dehydration and mites. We have all the adults that I can see with my eyes off of him, so now it’s the month long waiting game.

[GuardianHunter]

Good news: so, all the treatments for his mites and be dehydration paid off in the form of a decent shed. After two weeks of dropping who knows how many scales in his baths, he sloughed off the gnarly looking area on his back. The skin under it appears much better—but it still is rough feeling. He looks loads better this morning.

[Bogertophis]

Good news: so, all the treatments for his mites and be dehydration paid off in the form of a decent shed. After two weeks of dropping who knows how many scales in his baths, he sloughed off the gnarly looking area on his back. The skin under it appears much better—but it still is rough feeling. He looks loads better this morning.

Hang in there.