Re: Female BP Not Eating :(
The best thing to try is the hairdryer method !!
Tried and trusted .. especially given it’s taken a frozen thawed once already ..
I haven’t read through the original post but one mistake many make is to put them in a big /huge vivarium where there’s too much open space and not enough clutter and hiding places .
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Hairdryer method
My method is to thaw the mouse near the snake viv during the day , then in the evening ( wait until it’s dark or feed in dim light )
Then wait until the snake is well settled under a hide , open the glass door , using tongs give the mouse a good blast with a hairdryer ( plugged in near the viv ) then immediately dangle the mouse in front of the hide entrance .
If there’s no strike simply reheat with the hairdryer and again dangle it instantly whilst it’s still warm ... in the odd case you may have to repeat the process 5 or 6 times but in my experience it rarely fails .. . Follow the method closely and it works 90%+ of the time I’d say - the other 10% of the time I’d put down to the snakes being in shed mode and simply not interested in food .
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Re: Female BP Not Eating :(
I wouldn't change a feeding routine that has been working for 2.5 yrs because of a 2-3 month hunger strike. BPs are famous for their hunger strikes. They are so common I might be more concerned about a BP that never goes on them. To allay your worry, you could start weighing her. Not more than every couple weeks. If she starts dropping weight, then, you can start thinking about taking action.
Re: Female BP Not Eating :(
Sounds like a standard winter or breeding season fast. Lots of snakes go through it. Make sure your animal has fresh water and offer food every 3-4 weeks until she decides to eat again. I don’t keep them anymore but I’ve had BPs go off food for much longer periods of time and they were always just fine after their fast.
Re: Female BP Not Eating :(
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EL-Ziggy
Sounds like a standard winter or breeding season fast. Lots of snakes go through it. Make sure your animal has fresh water and offer food every 3-4 weeks until she decides to eat again. I don’t keep them anymore but I’ve had BPs go off food for much longer periods of time and they were always just fine after their fast.
Exactly !!
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