I have had this problem personally also but was on the other end. I also purchased a animal from a well known breeder on the East coast. A beautiful spider. It was only $450 but man that was one of my prizes. She was just a hatchling, breeder said she feeding and was ready to go. I have been raising ball pythons since I was 14 I am now 24. I got this snake and quarantined it as I do with all new arrivals! Took her out of quarintine 10 days later and let her settle into her new tub with the rest of my small 07's for 7 days. Went to feed her a small fuzzy. I start off small and see what happens with all new hatchlings I get. No response what so ever. She pretty much ran(Like Bobby did when that cat started chasing him LOL sorry had to say it). I tried everything I have ever learned to get this girl to eat!! And I mean everything! I took her to a vet and the vet diagnosed that she was blind. Don't know how exactly they do that. I'm guessing pupil diolation. I e-mailed the guy and explained the situation several times. No responses after I took him to the vet!! Maybe with this guy it is about his better being, but I tell you what I can feel his pain no matter what. Its a pain in the but. For an older snake like that tho it is probably on his end. Not ACCUSING!!!!!!! I was in a little bit of a different boat. I had a youngling that I dont know if ever ate. He has a Ball Python that has been feeding obviously for a long time! I would definately say it is due to his neglect or like you said he/she is off feed. If anything I would suggest what the previous poster said. Tell him you will give him a partial refund. Very partial. He pays for shipping. You will probably get her/him to feed and you can sell or breed her/him. Dunno just my 2 cents. Im still upset but things happen. My snake ended up passing away. I never got a response ever again. Never heard from the seller at all. Sorry for the long post. I guess it was more then 2 cents!

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