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Crikey! Sounds like you've done well to keep him going this long.
A few questions:
- Are you putting a supplement in his water?
- Have you bought him from someone else, or have you had him from hatching?
- If you haven't owned him all his life, was he eating reliably before you got him?
- Could you describe his tank setup and tell us the temperatures at the warm and cool sides?
- Also, do you own any other Corns?
Sorry for the questions, but it all helps build a picture of what might be going on.
How old/big is he at the moment? I'm guessing he's lost a lot of weight, so you might try offering fuzzies or even pinkies rather than older mice, as an easier-to-swallow option. Some Corns decide that they won't eat anything with fur on, and can survive on larger quantities of fuzzies if that's all they'll take.
Some Corns also have an odd hatred of particular-coloured mice; if you've only been offering white ones, try brown or black and see what happens.
You could try alternative rodents like rat pups or hamsters, although these are going to be more expensive if he then decides to stick to them.
Most reptile shops also stock chicks which are worth a try, but remember to trim off the feet & beak to avoid internal injuries from the sharp bits as they're being swallowed.
A really exotic alternative in the UK is anoles - but that really would cost you. See if you can get your local reptile shop to give you some shed anole shin and see if wiping that on the food item perks up his appetite.
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