Newbie That just needs some advice about how to progress with a stubborn eater

Ok guys, tomorrow is the day! i’m gonna take out his water in the morning and try to feed him around 9pm. do you guys have any suggestions on anything i should do or procedure it would greatly help me! i’m gonna go get the smallest live hopper they sell at my local pet store tomorrow afternoon.

Dim the lights in the room (his enclosure should not be light either). Try to minimize your presence- don't move much (or quickly)- observe from a distance (don't "hover"). And say :please:

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Dim the lights in the room (his enclosure should not be light either). Try to minimize your presence- don't move much (or quickly)- observe from a distance (don't "hover"). And say :please:

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My interpretation:

The big day is finally here. Don’t be nervous. Have a glass of wine (or a shot) with your “can do” attitude, dim the lights, maybe even put on some soothing music, get that prey item nice and warm, introduce the mouse to the snake, leave the two alone, and let nature take it’s course. 😎

hahaha thankyou guys so much for all the advice!! i’ll keep everyone posted on what’s happening.

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Originally Posted by skreetboy

hahaha thankyou guys so much for all the advice!! i’ll keep everyone posted on what’s happening.

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So...? I'm interested!

HE TOOK IT!!!! sorry for the wait i wanted to make sure he was fine and wasent gonna throw it up before i said anything. i would like to thanks everyone for helping me. These past 2 weeks haven’t been the best for me. My grandfather passed away last week and college starting up, all that stress was added on to me already worried about my little guy not eating. all of your kind words and good advice helped me so much during this hard time!!! My appreciation to you guys can not be explained in words of i could i would give all of you a hug!!! thankyou thankyou thankyou for helping me out and keeping me spirits high.https://ball-pythons.net/forums/blob...a-0f3f2634638a

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Originally Posted by skreetboy

HE TOOK IT!!!! sorry for the wait i wanted to make sure he was fine and wasn't gonna throw it up before I said anything. i would like to thanks everyone for helping me. These past 2 weeks haven’t been the best for me. My grandfather passed away last week and college starting up, all that stress was added on to me already worried about my little guy not eating. all of your kind words and good advice helped me so much during this hard time!!! My appreciation to you guys can not be explained in words of i could i would give all of you a hug!!! thankyou thankyou thankyou for helping me out and keeping me spirits high.https://ball-pythons.net/forums/blob...a-0f3f2634638a

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AWESOME! :gj: :dance::pinkele::bounce::carrot:

One less thing to worry about is always good. :snake: I'm so sorry about the loss of your grandfather- just remember that we all go through some tough times- hugs back! :grouphug:

All the best in college. :cool:

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

AWESOME! :gj: :dance::pinkele::bounce::carrot:

One less thing to worry about is always good. :snake: I'm so sorry about the loss of your grandfather- just remember that we all go through some tough times- hugs back! :grouphug:

All the best in college. :cool:

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I’m glad your snake ate but more importantly I wish you all the best in your studies and I’m very sorry about the loss of your grandpa. 🙏🏾✌🏾❤️

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

AWESOME! :gj: :dance::pinkele::bounce::carrot:

One less thing to worry about is always good. :snake: I'm so sorry about the loss of your grandfather- just remember that we all go through some tough times- hugs back! :grouphug:

All the best in college. :cool:

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Boger raided the extended emotes section again I see. :P

Jokes aside glad your snake finally ate, skreetboy. Hopefully things start looking up for the both of you.