feeding issues -_-

[bandicoot4]

ok so after yet another failed attempt at feeding would it be to much to try again tomorrow? or should i wait a few days again

[Ozifur]

ok so after yet another failed attempt at feeding would it be to much to try again tomorrow? or should i wait a few days again

Give it at least 5 days before trying again. Continually attempting to feed could stress the snake out more.

[Anya]

Wait a week. Attempting to feed too often will backfire, and you'll stress your bp, making it want to eat even less. Relax. Not eating isn't a big deal. (usually.)


Edit: @Ozifur: How does it go...jinx, you owe me a coke...? I don't like coke...

[Ozifur]

@Anya nice one!

[Diamond Serpents]

It's very frustrating when you get a picky eater. Like many people say they will eat when they're hungry and they can go a long time with out food.

[don15681]

what size snake are we talking about? and how long has it been since it ate, if it even ate at all? hard to answer a question without some important info on the snake.

[steve_r34]

what size snake are we talking about? and how long has it been since it ate, if it even ate at all? hard to answer a question without some important info on the snake.

thats what im saying .. was there another post that description of the snake so we know what to say ... b4 all.. did eat live b4 u got it ?

[bandicoot4]

what size snake are we talking about? and how long has it been since it ate, if it even ate at all? hard to answer a question without some important info on the snake.

shes still tiny about 63 grams, i got her on july 7 at the reptile expo in white plains ny, and the breeder said she ate about 3 days before that. and i completely forgot to ask if she was on frozen or live. im hoping she's just being a picky eater at the moment.

[Annarose15]

shes still tiny about 63 grams, i got her on july 7 at the reptile expo in white plains ny, and the breeder said she ate about 3 days before that. and i completely forgot to ask if she was on frozen or live. im hoping she's just being a picky eater at the moment.

If a snake is that size and has eaten at least once, and now refuses, then something is stressing her to not eat.

What size enclosure do you have her in?

How many and what type of hides?

What are your hot spot and ambient temps, and how are you measuring them?

How often have you offered food, and what are you offering?

How often are you handling her?

What part of the house is her enclosure in?

[Ozifur]

shes still tiny about 63 grams, i got her on july 7 at the reptile expo in white plains ny, and the breeder said she ate about 3 days before that. and i completely forgot to ask if she was on frozen or live. im hoping she's just being a picky eater at the moment.

So now at 10 days later she's not eating? I still go with the original answer, feed once a week. Give her time to settle in. It took my baby 4 weeks to feed for me, and it took me leaving her alone to get her acclimated to her new home.