Axolotl refusing to eat

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My first axolotl that I've had well over two years, and has always been a great eater, has stopped eating for about 2 weeks. She does not seem stressed, she seems pretty healthy, but she's just refused to eat. And she seems hungry, she's always interested when I offer worms, but she doesn't eat. And I've tried everything that I could think of and my friends have recommended.

Earthworms, blackworms, bloodworms, fish, pellets, I've tried fridging her, I'm really worried about her. I've not seen a poop from her in a while, so it could be constipation? I've never dealt with anything like this. None of my axolotls have refused to eat for 2 weeks. What should I do?
 
Chak said:
My first axolotl that I've had well over two years, and has always been a great eater, has stopped eating for about 2 weeks. She does not seem stressed, she seems pretty healthy, but she's just refused to eat. And she seems hungry, she's always interested when I offer worms, but she doesn't eat. And I've tried everything that I could think of and my friends have recommended.

Earthworms, blackworms, bloodworms, fish, pellets, I've tried fridging her, I'm really worried about her. I've not seen a poop from her in a while, so it could be constipation? I've never dealt with anything like this. None of my axolotls have refused to eat for 2 weeks. What should I do?
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I’m in a very similar boat-
Just took on a rescue so he’s new to me-previous owner hasn’t got him to eat in over 3 weeks- she tried the fridge and everything she could think of. I’m hesitant to transport home to a vet so soon after transporting and getting him in a new tank so experience or tips would be oh so helpful. :)
 
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