Rescue situation, newer keeper

[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.