I haven't fed him since November and I just bought a small rat today, but the snake won't eat. I gave the rat to him around 45 minutes ago and the snake just sits there and idk what to do because he should be hungry he hasn't eaten for 2 months! Does anyone know what's wrong or something I can do to get him to eat?
2007-01-22 09:49:22 · 10 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Snakes go into a state called brumation around this time of year...it's kinda like hibernating. Snakes sometimes stop eating from September until March during this time, even if you didn't stimulate brumation in your snake by dropping its temperature. Also, you don't have to worry that your snake hasn't eaten. Snakes are able to go for months without food. I've read that the record is 22 months...but I don't know how truthful that claim is. Just keep an eye on your snakes weight. If it loses 20% of its original weight then I recommend taking your snake to the vet but for now, don't worry.
2007-01-22 10:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by willow_raevynwood 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A lot of snakes will sometimes skip a meal or two, i have a Ball Python that sometimes does this, and i know that this particular breed has been known to skip meals sometimes to the point of starving themselves. I would'nt worry too much about it, but if it continues i would maybe consider force feeding it or give your local vet a call and they should be able to help you out.
2007-01-22 21:07:52 · answer #2 · answered by Bree 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
our snake wont eat through winter so i wpoldn't worry about it. just keep offering the food to it. if the rat is alive don't leave it in the tank with ur snake because it might hurt him (sounds stupid i know, but it can happen)
2007-01-23 00:39:29 · answer #3 · answered by stevieglenwright 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try warming the rat up in warm water? (Don't microwave it) Hold it in a pair of pliars so you don't get bitten and wiggle it around by the tail? If you've got a strong stomach you can poke a hole in the top of its head so the snake can smell brains.
2007-01-22 19:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by Emily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not keep the rat in there it could kill your snake what kind of snake is it?
2007-01-22 19:43:19 · answer #5 · answered by fukawthoridy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's cold then sometimes snakes won't eat for up to four months So if it's cold, don't worry.
2007-01-22 17:55:50 · answer #6 · answered by m.c. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your snake is slowly dieing
2007-01-22 20:22:34 · answer #7 · answered by Canes & Bruins 09-10 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
keep the rat in there and take him to the vet
2007-01-22 17:54:05 · answer #8 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah the weather is a big issue for snakes.so give him time and love .
2007-01-23 13:20:30 · answer #9 · answered by Liya J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use the snake as a dildo
2007-01-22 20:52:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋