my NW-ern wont eat

[ConcinusMan]

Nitpicking here, but that award probably goes to the European adder. Second place might go to Natrix natrix.

I stand corrected. I meant for North America.

Don't use heat rocks. If you have a way to use a basking bulb safely where the snakes can't get burned, preferably one with UV output, use that. Be sure to pick an appropriate wattage and don't overheat your snake! 80-85 for a few hours a day is plenty. Full spectrum florescent can also do wonders for depression and loss of appetite.

If worse comes to worse, go ahead and use a heat rock. Bottom line is your snake needs heat and natural spectrum lighting. Turn off the heat and light for 10 hours of uninterrupted darkness at night. Use a regular schedule. This can help tremendously.

[scott n]

thanks for the help. i tried but to no avail and was probably to late in starting so. he died on easter weekend.

[guidofatherof5]

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.

[Stefan-A]

Sorry to hear that.

[Odie]

Dang man

[scott n]

thanks. i'm toying around with the idea of getting another but think i might wait till after my emt-i class is done of i get a better job in the day time.

[gregmonsta]

Sorry to hear that.