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Q: Nix not eating...
Posted By:

Era_Daven

In Relation To:

Nix [Snow]
Nix has suddenly stopped eating. We've been feeding him a pinkie once every 5 days, and he's always been a good eater, other than the first month he was home with us. The last time he shed was 4 weeks ago, and the last time he ate was two weeks ago. Since I haven't seen the little Nixie in a while since he's not with me 24/7 and I work a lot, I'm worried because my boyfriend's thinking it's out of the ordinary since he says that he has never changed Nix's routine and neither has Nix objected. Now, I'm a little concerned; therefore, I'm asking, should I be?

Points: 100
Topics: General Health , Feeding
Tags: Cornsnake, Noteating, Pinkie, Shedding
Species: Other Colubrids > Other Colubrids > Elaphe guttata guttata
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Member Comment 1/20/2012 12:27:35 AM

bone_crusher504

Its time for the males to start breeding but he sounds too small for that, check to see if your temps are correct husbandry is half the battle

 
Accepted Answer 1/20/2012 5:34:23 AM

NWHeather

If temps are fine, I'd say it's time for his next shed. He's a baby right? That would be my first guess. Mine shed about once a month & they often refuse if they're about to go into a shed cycle.

 
Member Comment 1/20/2012 9:40:19 AM

squidward

I agree with heather.   Wait for the shed.

 
Member Comment 1/20/2012 11:50:36 AM

joe farah

Try something with some fur on it.

 
Member Comment 1/20/2012 1:54:15 PM

VJReptiles

nix may be going to shed, temps may not be correct, or might just be stuborn.

vmsherp.com/LCNoteating.htm take a look at this

 
Assisted Answer 1/20/2012 9:34:38 PM

ernman

Two weeks is too soon to be too worried. lol   They can go much longer without feeding. 

It sounds like you've been feeding him good so be patient and give him some time.

I'm sure he'll get hungry sooner or later.

 
Author Comment 2/1/2012 9:13:27 PM

Era_Daven
Nix still hasn't touched a pinkie and hasn't shed either. Worry now?
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