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Hi there
I have a 4 1/2 year old spotted python i have only been feeding it thawed mice from birth. and now i have set up mice for breeding cause she has refused any thawed mice i have offered i have had no luck in getting her to notice the mice, she seems not interested.
any ideas would be much appreciated.

thanks Paul

How long has it been since the last meal?

Have you checked the cage to make sure humidity and temps are correct? Sometimes feeding issues are result of other things...

If it has only been a short time, temps are good and it is well hydrated - then don't sweat it, it will eat when it is hungry.

yeah the temp was a bit low a week ago but just put in a new light so its around 30 degree celcius constantly. and she is alot more active and not trying to escape all day long. its strange she all of a sudden refused the thawed ones so i kinda starved her and now am trying the live mice and she does not seem to know its there, the mouse walks straight over her and she does nothing, if not she darts off in teh other direction.

sorry her last meal was about 2 - 3 weeks

with the cold spell in there, and the fact it has only been a few weeks - don't worry about it.

On the flip side, I would leave her alone for a while.

Keep your eye on the temps/humidity and make sure they stay where they should. Give her 2-3 weeks without messing w/ her and (if she is not shedding) offer f/t again.

Going a couple of weeks is nothing to get worked up over (in fact if she is off good weight, I wouldn't worry until you get into the 3-4 month range). You will do nothing but stress her if you keep offering stuff...

Cool thanks for the info i will put it to good use.