Female Aru not eating... help?

Have you tried to upset her with the rodent to get her to eat. With babies it can take 15 minutes worth of bumping their nose and running them all over their cage to get them to eat. Just a thought.

Yes, I was bopping her in the nose with the food for over 10 minutes and all she did was try to flee. I chased her all around the tank with the f/t mouse but she wouldn't even hiss at me. No aggression whatsoever.

I tried taking her outside in the sun and feeding her.

I tried feeding her in the dark.

All she does is turn away and not want to eat.

It makes no sense... My avatar is a pic of her. She's gorgeous and I don't want to lose her. I need to do something, but what?!?!? Anyone have any other ideas?

Originally Posted by Junkyard

Have you tried to upset her with the rodent to get her to eat. With babies it can take 15 minutes worth of bumping their nose and running them all over their cage to get them to eat. Just a thought.

This doesnt sound like a good idea.That can cause ALOT of stress on the animal.Stress of an arboreal snakes usually makes them not want to eat.

I dont know what it could be.It maybe be something internal.Maybe there is that slight chance she is gravid??

I highly doubt she's gravid. I would think that she would start showing signs by now if she was...

I think the next thing I'm going to do is put her in a container on a branch and then try to feed her in a week. I'll keep the container in her cage. Maybe the smaller space will make her feel more secure. Any thoughts?

Yeah it might work if she is in a smaller cage by herself.I say keep her in a dark place in the bathroom maybe.I suggest bathroom because of the humidity that is given off when you shower.

I've known WC animals that eat well from the get go and others that well it's not unusual for them to go months without eating. I've seen them go as long as 6 months before deciding to eat. If the set up is right just give her time, offer food every week or so. Good luck with her. Randy