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i have a male (2.5 yrs) and hes acting a little strange. He hasnt eaten since early january but rests in an ambush position on top of his hide box as if hes hungry. When i go to feed him he seems interested for about 2 seconds and then refuses. After refusing he then cruises around at a stressed out pace till morning. Hes been like this for a few weeks.

Is this normal?

Thanks everyone.

He's looking for a girl. Tis the season.
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"What is man without the beasts?
If all the beasts were gone,
men would die from great loneliness of spirit.
For what happens to the beasts,
soon happens to men.
All things are connected."

-Chief Seattle (Duwamish Tribe)

Maybe ill take him downtown to the red reptile district and get him some!
Naw just kidding.

can he be calmed down by adjusting his environment? Or just leave him be?
Can i handle him during these periods?

Thanks again. This is a relief.

Looks like breeding behavior
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Sed et serpens erat callidior cunctis animantibus terrae quae fecerat Dominus Deus...

What kind of substrate do you have him on? Cedar and pine have posinous toxins in them and would make him want to avoid contact with them and possibly cause him to not eat also. If the substrate is ok then he just needs a woman. Chris