won't eat

[smy_749]

Originally Posted by possum

Most snakes stop eating in the winter (instinctively anticipating the need to hibernate) or in the spring, wanting to mate. But 3-4 months PLUS is too long... have you thought of taking a (fresh) stool sample to the vet, when you can find one? I think your pal needs a check-up.

Another problem might be your set up: too cold? not enough hides/privacy?

Here's another thought: why are you feeding live rodents??? Most snakes when fed live will sooner or later get bit by 'dinner'...even if they win the battle, that bite can cause lasting harm, anything from lethal damage to lingering infections that may or may not respond to antibiotics. If you care about your pet (& I assume you do since you've had him for 9 years) please think about feeding pre-killed (<fresh) or frozen-thawed rodents.
If a snake gets bit & survives they do remember...it can make them refuse food, especially that specific prey.

This is just not true. Agree about the F/T

[possum]

Originally Posted by smy_749

This is just not true....

Even if the snake was off-feed for winter/breeding...hey, it's now late June! that's too long IMO. Haven't seen any of my (healthy) corns respond that way, and yes, I've bred (some of) them.

[smy_749]

Originally Posted by possum

Even if the snake was off-feed for winter/breeding...hey, it's now late June! that's too long IMO. Haven't seen any of my (healthy) corns respond that way, and yes, I've bred (some of) them.

Rob had a GTP go off feed for almost a year or something, and he's doing just fine. Someone else here, maybe Donnie or shauny had a carpet go 9 months straight out the egg with no food and is also doing good now. I don't know if 3-4 months is too long to go off for breeding or not, but if the health is not deteriorating than its fine imo.