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    Re: Hunger Strike ???

    Enclosure information (size, temps, humidity, etc.) would be helpful as would the weight and weight change (if any) for your snake.

    BP's go on hunger strikes. It is a thing they do. Your BP is now at an age and probably a weight that she might start as well. My female did it yearly for a long time starting at about the same age (she turns 13 this year). She will still skip meals in the winter. She can fast all winter and lose less than 5% of her body weight. I do not sweat a healthy adult BP losing up to 10% of their body weight. Oh, and until it has been 6 months, again, assuming she is healthy, I would not worry.

    Handle her only when necessary - cage cleans, etc. Keep fresh water in there and proper temps and she will (likely) come around.

    IMO - you are feeding too frequently. Adult BP's should be fed appropriately sized meals every 2 weeks or so. Feeding frequently can cause hunger strikes.

    Also, stress does not help. Feeding her when is not hungry is stressful for her. Offer 1X a month until she starts eating.

    Now is not the time to try to switch to F/T or switch prey items. Wait until she is eating again and then try it. Once she is, I would try to switch to F/T and rats. Better all around.

    Good luck and keep us posted.
    Last edited by dakski; 04-19-2025 at 06:35 AM.

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