Encouraging a fasting garter to eat

[Mandi0284]

So Jesse has finished a third shed today. She is soft and shiny. I offered a f/t mouse, she started to eat it but spit it out.

The other two are faithful eaters.

I dont know what else to try. Live fuzzy? Tadpoles? Live fish? She will act hungry, but doesnt want anything i have.

What are some tried and true methods that work with a fasting snake? I know they go through brumation...should i just wait till spring?

[Stefan-A]

This time of year, brumation. A proper cold and dark one.

[guidofatherof5]

There is a reason Jesse isn't eating and it's quite possible it's not a bad thing.
I have snakes that go off food once or twice a year without any issues.
Might not be something you can break or even should.
As long as Jesse isn't losing weight or showing any other trouble signs I might not worry about it.

[Greg'sGarters]

Try the most addictive thing known to Thamnophis, a nice juicy nightcrawler. If Jesse doesn't want a nightcrawler, I'd say brumate.

[d_virginiana]

How long has it been since your snake ate?
Also how old is the snake? Just wondering if the third shed you mentioned is the third shed ever or the third shed since you've had her.