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I have about a 3 foot gray rat. Ok here's the deal. I've had him about 3 months. When I got him he was still eating large fuzzies. He ate every week with no problem. Now I've made the switch to hoppers about 2 weeks ago. He has eaten 2 of these(one per week with no problem). Well it was feeding day today and I was expecting him to eat with no problem but that wasn't the case. I laid the hopper in his usual eating spot but he just came smelled it for about 10 seconds and then went back into his hide. So, I left it there for about 30 mins but it hadn't been touched. I teased him with it to try and get him to eat but all he did was chase it around the enclosure. Once it stopped he smelled it and then went on his way. So I ran down to the pet shop and got him a live hopper. I tried this and he seemed more interested. He chased it around for a few seconds and then he struck, constricted it, and killed it. He then smelled it for a few seconds and then he let it go and then crawled away. Can someone tell me what the problem is? Thanks.

Sounds like it could be:
1. Beginning a shed cycle
2. Beginning the brumation due to shorter days
3. Just plain full

I've had this a few times out of the blue. Try feeding in the darkness and leaving it alone.
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