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He's (could be a she, i've not had it probed yet..) been more active lately, alot more active. I figure he's hungry, but he's refusing to eat. He's refused his last 2 meals, which is strange, he's not turned them down before, unless he was going into a shed. As far as i can tell, he's not ready to shed, although he could suprise me...

I'm just not used to him refusing food. He doesn't act sick. His cage/enviroment is the same as it's been for almost a year now... Is he just maturing and needing less food? about a month ago, he cut back his food intake. He'd normally eat 2 hoppers, but for a few weeks, he only took 1. Now he's not eating at all... yet he's more active than normal.. It's got my attation, and i'm wondering if this is normal as they grow.

I know snakes can go a good streatch without food, a buddies 4 foot corn will go a month between meals, eat only 1 mouse, and yet is totally healthy and full bodied..

So, i'm i worried over nothing or what?

Thanks in advanced. Oh yeah, he's a Cal King, roundabout 1 year old.

EX

Stress and improper temperature are two of the more common reasons for changes in eating patterns. I don't think temperature is the problem, but stress might be a factor. Try tossing a temporary cover (towel or something) over the enclosure, to give him/her more privacy. (S)he might settle down thereafter.

There are two other possibilities this time of year. One is just a normal slowing down of feeding rates associated with the arrival of fall and the corresponding cooler/shorter days. The other possibility is that this is a second mating season for some snake species (including, I believe, Cal Kings). If you have a male, it could be he's simply rearranged his priorities!

Whatever the case, I wouldn't worry too much at this point.
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MichaelB