DILIBOAZ
12-04-07, 03:04 AM
OK, before I start talking about my story. I have done alot of research regarding snakes not eating and tried almost everything except force feeding which I believe its not at that point yet. A buddy of mine got a Hogg Island Boa that is about 3-4 months old. He bought it from a breeder that told us that it is feeding on F/T rat pinkies. He followed all of the steps required to make the snake comfy from not handling and feeding for 1 week. Monitoring humidity/temp and making sure it has a proper hiding space. He has tried once a week since he got it and no luck. The snake seems to be moving around every so often as usual, he drinks water as usual, basks in the heats every so often. But the one thing that I noticed he is not as alert when you open the cage or anything nor does he flicker to smell until you poke him to move or something. He does seem somewhat insecure at times but it looks like he is molded to his surroundings. He knows where to hide, knows where to get water etc except no eating. We tried everything, nighttime feeding by leaving the pinkie in front of his hiding spot to trying to feed him in a rubbermaid in the dark. We also tried F/T fuzzys and no luck. We are lost. Its doesn't seem sick at all, it just looks like he has no sense on having a meal at all. We don't know perhaps it is sick but how would we know? I hope someone can help us here. My buddy is worried because it's his first snake but I told him to just be patience which is important. Thanks.