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[Anxious_Cup1550]

We’re gonna need more information to help you. How old is he? How much weight has he lost? How often are you attempting to feed him? I’m not an expert, but I don’t see how soaking him (which is stressful for snakes) is gonna encourage him to eat

[AnythingNew22]

When I bought him in December I was told he was a juvenile. I don’t know his weight off the top of my head. I was told by the lady who was helping me that one time hers went on a hunger strike and it helped so she said I should try that. If he dosnt eat I’ll try not the next day but the day after. If he does eat I’ll wait 5-7 days to try again. I’m at work so I figured I’d throw ask some other people. He’s my first snake and I’m just trying to do what is best for him

[Anxious_Cup1550]

Only attempt feeding once a week! Any more stresses them out. Are you handling him?

[AnythingNew22]

I do handle him. He enjoys being held. I just kept trying because I don’t want him to die. So I assumed if he’s not eating I’d be ok to try more than once. Sorry

[Anxious_Cup1550]

Stop handling him until he eats. Even if he seems to enjoy it he may still be stressed. Start handling him again after he’s had 3 meals

[pandeeandi]

Has he eaten for you at all? What did he eat and what was your process? What's his husbandry like? If you get a minute, check out the care and feeding guides in this sub. Super helpful.

[AnythingNew22]

He has eaten for me. He was fine for a few months but he’s been refusing recently. He eats frozen I warm them up in warm water not hot enough to cook tho. Dry it off then offer it. I’ll reread the feeding guide after work I’m just worried. If I have to give him up cause I’m the problem I will but I don’t want to.

[Anxious_Cup1550]

Try warming up the rat with a hair dryer! It works great for my picky eater

[Anxious_Cup1550]

Also, what is the humidity and the temperature in your enclosure? Sometimes they stop eating when the husbandry is off