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Corn not eating

hunter67

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Hi everybody.

We are first time snake owners and got our first corn snake last july.
He's really tame and always enjoys being held (well ok, he tolerates us) - always comes out whenever I open his viv.

He's about 4 years old, sheds no problem and was always easy to feed.

He was feeding regularly every 7-8 days and then stopped in January.
His last feed was Jan 10th.

I understand he may be in breeding season but this is now 8 weeks since he last fed. I still try him once a week but hes not interested.

He's very active and still always likes to come out. Probably hoping to find a slithery girlfriend.

He looks healthy and drinks plenty of water but we are getting a little worried.

Any advice would be great
 
This is him

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My male is doing the same thing now. One year he went four months before he decided to eat again, but that was unusual for him. He usually goes 6 - 8 weeks before he decides he's ready to eat again. Once he refuses a meal I wait 4 weeks and then start offering him every two weeks after that.
 
it's no big deal. My snake (also a male) actually went almost 4 months with out eating. No problem. He eventually went back to eating. Just keep fresh water in the bowl, and offer a meal every 2 or 3 weeks. You'll waste a few mice, but so what. Eventually he will eat.
 
Thanks for the replies

You have put my mind to rest.

I will continue to offer him food and will no doubt be back on here at some point

Thanks
 
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