When should I try?

[eitak]

So as suggested by fellow APS members I have moved my diamond python yearlings back inside and am providing them with a heat source. They haven't eaten since the 4th of May, I tried feeding them a few days ago (while they where living outside) but they didn't take it.
So I just wonder now that they are being heated how long should I wait before trying to feed them again?

 

[zacthefrog]

;0

 

[eitak]

;0

??

 

[zacthefrog]

did - not mean to eitak im sorry viewing this thread and on facebook mistook one for another.

 

[eitak]

oh ok i was a lil confused :S

 

[gozz]

september.....

 

[zacthefrog]

i can imagine but on the thread i have no idea sorry

 

[saximus]

september.....

Agreed.
How come you're trying to feed them again?

 

[eitak]

I guess because they are only just over a year old and have never really gained much weight . . My older fatter python I'm not worried about . But these guys are still little and I worry about them not eating for such a long time I mean september is months away . . .

 

[Cockney_Red]

They have started to brumate, leave them be, and cool them

 

[longqi]

Dont worry too much
But if the temps are higher they may or may not feed

When they get hungry they will definitely feed
Some diamonds feed all year round
Others really slow down in winter
With a low metabollic rate they dont need much tucker to simply stay at the same weight

 

[eitak]

Well I was cooling them but then it was suggested that at a year old they should be kept warm. My only concern is with them being so small not eating for 5 months can only be detrimental.

 

[Cockney_Red]

They will be fine, as long as they fed accordingly for the year