Ive been trying to work this new species out. I am not new to snakes, but new to hogs. Well, i got him at a show in early august. He was a nice, pretty, healthy male. The breeder said they were still on live, but two days after getting him, he ate a f/t pink. For a few weeks, hed do just fine, and eat them. But suddenly, he wouldnt accept them. I tried leaving him overnight, no go. A few weeks of trying, and i got fed up and bought a live one. He ate that. Its been three or so weeks since taht, and he wont eat live anymore either. Our house has been warm, and he has a heat pad. Hes in one of those long and flat critter keepers, on aspen. He is frustrating me alot. I don't think he would be going into hibernation, its not even cooling really. Although, he stays in my brothers room, and he keeps the lights on at night. The other thing is, he hasnt shed. I'd really appreciate help. I like the little guy, but if i cant get him to eat, im going to have to get rid of him. Advice would be greatly appreciated.

Dan

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• Baby western hog wont eat anymore, and doesnt shed, HELP - BOBAFETT, Mon Oct 27 21:33:36 2003
• RE: Baby western hog wont eat anymore, and doesnt shed, HELP - electricbluescat, Wed Oct 29 00:42:01 2003
• RE: Baby western hog wont eat anymore, and doesnt shed, HELP - Colchicine, Wed Oct 29 08:17:49 2003
• I disagree... - meretseger, Wed Oct 29 12:01:40 2003
• Should i take away his heat pad? so he slows down? n/p - BOBAFETT, Wed Oct 29 18:28:45 2003
• I Wouldn't..... - LeosAnonymous, Wed Oct 29 20:25:56 2003
• RE: I disagree... - Colchicine, Wed Oct 29 20:42:01 2003
• RE: I disagree... - meretseger, Thu Oct 30 07:06:04 2003
• RE: Baby western hog wont eat anymore, and doesnt shed, HELP - zhiv9, Tue Nov 4 16:41:32 2003