Noodley won't eat!

[Holly]

Noodle(brown snake) hasn't eaten in about a week, he did shed about 4 days ago but usually gobbles down his worm right afterward.

The only thing I've noticed is that the worms we got him look a bit different than they did before. We always get him a package of nightcrawlers from the baitshop and this is the same package but the worms are a lot bigger and have a big notch in the middle of them.

I know garters can't have red wrigglers, I wonder if that's what they gave me and maybe that's why he won't eat them?

It's either that or that I promised him a big juicy slug the other day when the weather was nice but never went out to get him one?

[gregmonsta]

If the worms look different they probably are and red-wrigglers would be a no-no for most reptiles I would think.

He could be in a huff ... it might be worth going outside and digging about for food anyway

[drache]

a week isn't that long - even for a little snake
he may just have a little spring finickiness

[Holly]

Foraged for some slugs today and he ate one right away! Little bugger was holding out for his promised meal

[guidofatherof5]

Spoiled rotten little scrub. You gotta love him.

[Holly]

Now he doesn't want slugs either! He ate a bit of worm about 4 days ago and he's been hiding under the paper towel most of the time, sometimes sticking his head out. Maybe he's not feeling well since it's been a little warm here? The heat is still on in my apartment building but it's been about 20C outside lately, I have to keep the windows open to keep it cool enough to be comfortable for me and the geckos.

[guidofatherof5]

Unless there's a big weight loss, I wouldn't be concerned. They sometimes go off food for unexplained reasons.
They know what they're doing, even when they don't tell us.

[infernalis]

Dekayi forage for slugs during the coolness of evening, too warm of a temperature will affect eating patterns.

[Holly]

He's out cruising around right now, maybe I'll try again. He still looks nice and fat. I bet it's been too toasty for him, today is rainy and a bit cooler.

[infernalis]

He's out cruising around right now, maybe I'll try again. He still looks nice and fat. I bet it's been too toasty for him, today is rainy and a bit cooler.

Those exact barometric conditions will trigger a feeding response in both Dekayi and red belly snakes. (Garters too)

rain equals worms and slugs, supper time!