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Feeding Issue

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Enzo Marlo

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It’s been roughly 3 weeks since my corn has eaten. I just started getting him on a regular feeding schedule so for week 1 I figured he just wasn’t hungry. Week 2 he still wouldn’t take the mouse. Today makes week 3 and still no interest in the mouse, he’ll smell it and then notice his tank is open and try to leave.

I do the standard process of thawing then warming. Use tweezers to feed. And normally he has no issue eating in his enclosure, but today I tried to feed in a separate container - no luck.

Any suggestions because I 1) want him to eat and 2) don’t want to waste anymore feeders
 
How old is your male corn? If he's 2 years or more then his hormones may have him going through a "Spring Fast". Is he being very active?
 
He’s 4 years old so if fasting is the case it would make sense. He’s still active, I’ll find him climbing around or burrowing on a regular basis, only relaxing to go sleep on his heat pad. When I take him out he’ll relax in my hand or in my shirt, but when I sit he’ll go explore the living room.

I feel like he’s exhibiting hunting behavior, hence me trying to feed. But if he’s fasting how long/when will I know to feed
 
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