Snake refused 2 meals ???

[jld333]

My 6 mth old Okee refused to eat yesterday and today. I guess I should wait 2 or 3 days and try again. He has always ate every 5 days. Could this just be a phase? Warm side is 83 and cool side 74. He always eats in a seperate container. He is on double pinks should I try just one next time I feed?

 

[RobbiesCornField]

He's probably getting ready to shed. How long have you had him?

 

[kpkp123]

You have lots of options. If it was me, I would wait another three to five days and try him on one mouse again. I would also leave him in his feeding container for a good long time (like maybe even overnight). You can also try slitting the sides of the mouse.

 

[jld333]

I got him on 12/16/09 from Lee, but he just shed on 1/13/10. It was a completer shed and in one piece.

 

[jld333]

I slit the mice 3x when I feed. Tonight I left him inthe container for about 30 minutes. He would usually eat 2 within 10 min.

 

[RobbiesCornField]

I would say in about 4 days, try again. And leave him alone in a nice dark area.

 

[jld333]

Thanks. I wil give that a try.

 

[carnivorouszoo]

When mine refuse I don't try again the next day, I make the bugger wait til the next scheduled feed, never had 2 refusals in a row. Good luck

 

[haydnrobinson]

Good advice above. I moved Salvador to another house and she started eating right away after a couple of months of not eating.

 

[jld333]

Updated
He was fed tonight and took the double pinks like a champ. He is back to normal.

 

[carnivorouszoo]

Glad to hear it! I hope he doesn't refuse again. But hey, to put it in a positive light at least it wasn't a regurge!