Quote Originally Posted by phantommaggot
Hi,
this is the first time ive had a real problem feeding a snake, but i recently got ahold of a big normal female, shes aorund 1500 grams. and ive had her for about.. 3 weeks now and she dosent seem hungry.. she had a little belly blisters when i got her, and i tended to those, and i tried to feed her once (abot 5 days after i got her) and she wouldnt eat, she tagged it a couple times, tried to roll it up once and then gave up.. and then i went to feed her again a few days after that and she was blue eyed. so when she finally shed (a few days ago) i decided to try to fed her tonight.
she strikes at it, but for some reason wont really try to wrap it up.. and when she tries (like once..) she just gives up.

i was told shed only eat live.. so i dont know what to do..
any suggestions??

i thumped the hell outta the rat after she gave up on it the first time..
but she still gives up on eating it..

and for refrence shes a wild caught..

thanks alot..
A few questions before i can assist you here.What were the blisters on her belly? Are they still their? What are your temps on the hot side and the cool side? What type of enclosure is she in? Do you have any hides for her and the sizes of them? When you bought her did the sellar guarentee she is eating? I can give you a little info now until you post the answers to these questions.Several reasons she is not eating right now,you are constantly attempting to feed her before you allow her a full week or two to settle in.Next,she might be in alot of pain from the belly blisters.I think i know what it is but since i am not able to see in person,i can only suggest you take her to a snake vet.Last,some wild caughts never eat.I will keep a eye out for your reply here and i will try to help you out as much as possible.