Stimson Python Feeding Advice

[herpe_hendo]

Stubborn Stimson (approx 16 months) seems to be unsure of feed. He is presenting signs of being hungry, so, when i go to feed him he approaches and starts to go up and down the food, then just moves away. I persist a little but he seems...scared of it, very flinchy? He hasn't been traumatised and looks healthy, faecal and urea production is norm and my temps aren't out of wack so:
-Is it just him saying 'piss off I don't want it'?
-Season influence?
-Other?

I have left it on his log and think the less I disturb-I may have a running chance of getting him to eat. Is it unhygenic to leave it there? I plan to do so for a few hours. Its been about 8-10 days since his last feed

Confused!!!

 

[amy5189]

bit of history needed.... how long have you had him and in that time has he been feeding regularly? also leaving it in there isn't so bad for a little bit. normally if you leave it overnight cuz temps aren't hot and the rat wont go stinky. then if its still there in the morning get rid of it.

 

[haymista]

I have a stimmie that never eats from the tongs every time, so i leave the mouse in there and even after two hours she still doesnt eat but when i leave it overnight its gone in the morning every time

 

[herpe_hendo]

I have had him for about 6 months. Feeds regularly.

Also, in regards to lighting/heat. I have my UV light which comes on at 8am and set off @ 3. Then I have my heat lamp which is run via thermostat and set at 29. It's triggered to turn light on/off when it drops too low. Is this correct?

 

[amy5189]

some snakes self hibernate apparently. he can probably tell that the air temps are dropping and might not want to feed because of it. maybe just leave him a few weeks and try again. my coastal has gone 6 weeks without a feed at the moment. i'm actually supposed to be feeding her right now.... *oops*

 

[herpe_hendo]

Thanks for that. Ill see how things go tonight and if not, leave for sometime.