I have an adult Hypo corn named "Beast" hes about 4-5 years old now. He has been bred twice when he reached maturity and then again the following year. This posed a concern for me the first time he was bred because he would go off food for long periods of time in the Spring. I later learned it was a result of breeding season; he is usually very active and looking for a mate during this time.
However, this year I did not breed him and he still did his usual period of going off food and was overly active. Then finally he settled down and was eating again in late spring. Now that it is early summer I think its odd that he has refused to eat. When in his feeding tub, he constantly tries to escape. This is not normal. He has never been a picky eater and would always attack his food and try to constrict it before eating. His last meal was in the middle of May. He was eating large adult mice. I know that as corns mature they don’t need to eat as often but its been awhile and is starting to worry me. Any reasons why this is happening or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you!
However, this year I did not breed him and he still did his usual period of going off food and was overly active. Then finally he settled down and was eating again in late spring. Now that it is early summer I think its odd that he has refused to eat. When in his feeding tub, he constantly tries to escape. This is not normal. He has never been a picky eater and would always attack his food and try to constrict it before eating. His last meal was in the middle of May. He was eating large adult mice. I know that as corns mature they don’t need to eat as often but its been awhile and is starting to worry me. Any reasons why this is happening or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you!