re Big Boy MD "Boof"

[rodentrancher]

Ok, so the "Barefoot Bushman", Rob Bredl says not to get worried about it, but our nearly 4 yr old MD Python "Boof", has not had a feed since 3rd of December(and I do keep records of course). No mites that I can see? He is just being a snake, cruises around now and again as they do this time of year! Do I need to worry that a Python this old is off his ratties at the moment??? As usual, all comments and suggestions gratefully received. Just a tad worried as I should be cooling him down by the end of April? Thanks all!, Cheers Cheryl PS. Must say that we got him from a great Breeder in Mildura, Vic, way back, and it took at least 6mths to get him to have a feed eh?x

 

[dodgie]

I wouldnt worry snakes can go a long time without eating some of mine are the same won't eat for months and then make up for lost time.Is he fat and healthy.

 

[TWENTY B]

just keep offering him something now and then, he'll eat when he's ready

 

[Jungletrans]

l always have 2 or 3 that wont eat for a while , up to 7 months in one case , then they just start again . l'm sure they just do it to annoy me .

 

[mrs_davo]

We have had the same problem with a few of our snakes - our roughies inlcuded .
You do get a bit worried - but some of ours have gone up to 6 months without a feed and and have never lost condition and eventually eat when they are ready.
At first we used to stress about it - but now have come to accept it.....