Hi again! Im really concerned about my male woma python, Spoingus. He just turned three years old this july and is either right at 4 ft in length or a little over, so hes not a big boy. Hes always been a frustrating feeder ever since ive had him, refusing live rats and mice, and being 50/50 on frozen thawed (room temp or warmed with a hair dryer). He stopped with rodents all together late last year, so this past year, hes eaten entirely chicks. I would have great success, sometimes eating multiple per meal every week or two weeks, or at the very least one meal per month. I would offer in between meals to see if he will eat more (especially when it stretches on). However, until 5/12/24 where he had 4 chicks, he refused food until 7/15/24 where he only had one chick. Ive tried warmed quail this past month with no success, only a sniff to which he turns away from. I get frustrated easily and his weird feeding habits have me stressed. As ive received feedback that other people’s womas are not as finnicky as he is, as well for other womas his age at a bigger size so I feel as if hes behind on growth. I am happy to learn any additional information about woma behavior both related and non related. Pics are from July 31st and 15th. If its any count, i am 5 ft 5.
Well first I have to say that he is a gorgeous animal! I have thought about getting a woma many times but I read that they can be finicky/picky eaters. Given the fact that I already have a hit or miss animal (BP) I didn’t want another one.
Even though he has had a history as a frustrating feeder in the past, in my very humble opinion Spoingus looks quite healthy and of good weight. Unless something has changed with the husbandry lately I would try not to stress (you) and him too much at this point. Just offer food at every 3 weeks for awhile. If he is hungry he will eat and if not you won’t be wasting as much food (unless you refreeze which is a debatable subject) 
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I would also recheck your husbandry in case something is off per chance. I am not familiar with correct humidity and temps for a woma but you clearly are since you have had him for awhile and he looks healthy despite his pickiness.
If the husbandry is on point and he still refuses food offered less often but holds his weight you may have to patiently wait him out. Believe me I know how frustrating it can get. However a snake can go a long while without eating and then all of a sudden bam the appetite comes back. Your handsome guy may just be destined to be on the smaller side.
Finally if he still doesn’t eat and starts to lose weight, (do you have a scale to keep track?) then I would say it’s time for a reptile vet check/physical to see if there is anything going on.
However when he starts eating again I would offer less food at a time, say 2 chicks instead of 4. My adult ball pythons get a small rat every 2 weeks and they are just fine with that……(except for the one stubborn hold out!)
Good luck with Mr Spoingus (love the name btw!) I hope he gets his appetite back soon! This is probably harder on you than it is him! 