Spotted python not eating

[ryder]

Hi my spotted python has not had a feed since 22 Oct '10. Up till then he/she was eating 1 weaner rat each week. He/she is still active and looks like it is about to shed. It has lost some weight but still looks in proportion ie not to thin. What do people suggest I have tried regularly offering weaner rats but it is not interested it simply moves away from the rat.

 

[Unsub]

Try a quail, when one of mine went off its food it was for about 10 weeks. As soon as I offerd a quail it devoured it and we have never looked back.

 

[ryder]

Thanks I'll give a quail a go. It sniffs the rat but is not interested.

 

[Unsub]

Make sure its nice and warm when you offer it.

 

[ryder]

Thanks whats the best way to thaw and warm the rat/quail. I've been doing it in warm water but I've read that you shouldn't do that it is better just to place the frozen rat on a warm surface and let it thaw and warm up. Any guidance on which is the correct way would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance