i have three balls around 1100 grams not eating for months? i know they go off feed but i feel they should be eating by now. i was thinking about trying to give them a african soft fur rat to see what happens? or maybe a mouse? what do you guys think? maybe just keep waiting a few more weeks? im open for suggestions.
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not eating??
ballfreak
Mar 23, 2008 09:26 AM
Replies (3)
toshamc
Mar 23, 2008 09:33 AM
Don't stress on it - depending on when they went off feed it could be April or Mayish before they pick up again. Make sure they have plenty of water and they'll be fine.
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Tosha
JET Pythons
ballfreak
Mar 23, 2008 09:42 AM
well coming from you i will just hang on than. just cant wait to see them eat again. do you think i should offer food every two-three weeks instead of every week? thanks and happy easter!!
j3nnay
Mar 23, 2008 10:14 AM
I've got a male that's eaten once since November. He's not losing any weight, so I'm not worried.
Give 'em time, watch their weight, and as long as they're not losing a significant amount... you're in the clear.
Personally, I like to keep offering meals every week, even when I don't expect them to eat. I offer them a rat first, and if they don't eat it, then I feed it to one of the snakes that IS eating.
~jenny
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