Discussion- Why do they go off food?

[ProXimuS]

Mine has only gone off feed for about a week, just before shedding. I've only had him for about 2 months and he's only shed once, and has only gone off feed that one time. So, so far, that my only experience.

[d_virginiana]

Houdini has never refused to eat for more than a straight week. He slows up a little in the spring and in winter. Also likes to eat really small meals more often, sometimes every other day.
It's not weird for Harley to go off food for two or three weeks, and then eat a really big meal. I always wondered if this was because she isn't very active and Houdini never stops moving.

[guidofatherof5]

Our Lucky (female,T.radix) goes off twice a year. Spring for 5 weeks and early Winter for 5 weeks.
My daughter Gabby and I worry every time she does this.
Tourette also goes off food for 3 weeks, 3 times a year.
Both suddenly start eating and act as if nothing happened. They lose very little weight during this time and show no interest in food and are very inactive.

[thamneil]

Maybe they feel fat I'm sure that it's beneficial that they take a break. Gives them a chance to "clean out" their systems. I've mainly noticed it with seasonal changes.

[kibakiba]

I kbow what that's like, Neil! Haha. My girls went off feed 2-3 times, aside from sheds. Snakey goes off food for maybe a month or 2, once or twice a year.