Oh gosh! I should have known better.
The fact that he's not done shedding could be the reason he wont eat, and it may even have something to do with his striking (which he has virtually stopped already).
I do keep his enclosure very moist, and there is live moss and plants in there with him, but he spends most of his time in his cave, which is raised off the ground to give him a refuge from the moss (to prevent blisters).
It is very hard to believe that sheds come off so easily after I have seen what this one is like. I am starting to think it will never come off! After reading this, I'm going to give Patchy a little vacation. It sounds like its definitely in his best interest. I'll leave him alone for a few days and then we'll get back to business.
That mouse I keep throwing at him now knows exactly what's going to happen when I reach for the cage. He dives underneath his bedding and we play tag for a while. I'm sure the mouse will appreciate the vacation too... Before he becomes mouse-chops!
