expert help needed

[garterking]

I have a garter who has decided to go on a hunger strike. It's a male and he has a female cagemate. He came out of brumation in April and all was fine til about 6 weeks ago. Him and his lover have been together a lot lately. you know, things are happening with them

Well, he used to eat a couple worms and fuzzies a week. During the last 7 weeks he has only had 1 worm, and that was about a week and a half ago. He's energetic but has no interest in food. worms were his favourite but as of late just doesn't seem to be interested. I know they can go a long time without, but 7 weeks and he's not ready to hibernate have me more than just a little concerned.
I've looked him over and he seems healthy, nothing obvious. Tha female is eating regularly. So is it just the fact that he's in heat and this is normal, or should I start to consider forcing him.
What do you think??
Mike

[Thamnophis]

It is hard to say.
I have a male eastern that skips a lot of meals since a month or so. But he looks allright and is active. ANd every now and then he takes some food.
Maybe it is normal behaviour for some males after the reproduction period.

[drache]

sometimes their favourite foods can change seasonally
you might try offering him something else
good luck
I hope he eats soon

[garterking]

sometimes their favourite foods can change seasonally
you might try offering him something else
good luck
I hope he eats soon

In the last few weeks I've tried mice (pinks and fuzzies), guppies, and his favourite - worms. Not even a bit interested
The only thing he is interested in is wrapping up with the other one.

[adamanteus]

Seven weeks does seem a long time. I would also be getting a little concerned now.

[Lulu Bennett]

i agree with james. that seems like a quite a long time to be without food. As Rhea said try offering him something different.
i hope you work it out and keep us updated xxx

[adamanteus]

Maybe it's time to separate them for a while?

[drache]

could be a guy thing

[GarterGuy]

could be a guy thing

Food or sex....one of the greatest dilema's of all time.

[Thamnophis]

Food or sex....one of the greatest dilema's of all time.

You can have both at the same time...