Snake wont eat

[dan2492]

I havent been able to get my cornsnake to eat for probably three weeks ive never had this problem before and everything seems to be ok the temps are good and everything and the snake looks good too. Ive tried giveing it a small mouse ive tried a live rat pinkey and ever a small mouse pinkey and he wont eat anything. Anyone have any ideas why he wont eat??
Dan

[dan2492]

Or any ideas how i could get it to eat??

[mikemcguire]

I take it he has eaten before?

if it can eat a small mouse it sounds like the animal is at least a juvi and can easily go 6 months without food providing there are no underlying health or husbandry issues. I have a male that usually will go on strike for a month or more twice a year (not counting breeding fasts), then he starts again an is rapidly back to his 2-3 mouse per feeding routine. If there is no large weight loss just relax and offer it once a week until he decides he's hungry.

[dan2492]

yeah he has eaten before hes about 8months old so far he seems healthy no weight loss thaat i can tell. So hopefully everything is ok

[dan2492]

The only difference ive really noticed is that he seems more active hes constatnly crawling around his cage

ah, sounds like romance is in the air

[dan2492]

i dont know i do have a male corn in a tank next to it and they were together for a while till i seperated them a month ago

[dan2492]

anyone have any ideas

[kevinp]

congrats

[Invictus]

It may be stressed out due to the change in surroundings. I'd say it's unlikely mating time.. that's spring time. Give it a week. Corns don't go on hunger strikes for long.

Kevin, this is like the 3rd post I've watched where you inappropriatley respond with congrats. Believe me friend, people here remember a person for their knowledge and ability to help, not the number showing how many posts they have made. The way you answer makes it seem that your not even reading the threads to begin with. Every post made is logged, I should know under my handle are 45 pages worth. Some were correct, a few were wrong, some were questions, and yes some were appropriately placed congratz or welcomes. When I joined the site, we were a small handful and greeting everyone or one word comments about new animals was easy. Now the site is tooooooo large and even though I usually look at all the pictures and notice(usually even check location) the newcomers I just don't really comment unless something is spectacular or someone askes a question in their intro. Say something or say nothing, but at least make it seem like you are on the same thread as everyone ele. I mean, what are you saying here? congrats that his snakes in not eating and that he's worried there could be something wrong with it? Not trying to come down on you bro, but this is the 3rd thread this morning.
Rev

[dan2492]

the only thing is is that he wasent eating even before i changed his enclosure so im not sure if that would be it

[Andy_G]

As far as I know, and thanks to Jordan for telling me this, a lot of colubrids go on and off feed at this time of the year. I think you should keep offering it food once per week and if there is a drastic weight loss you should go see a veterinarian.

[dan2492]

ok thanks