Quote Originally Posted by Deborah View Post
Depending on the size of the animal set him up in a 6 quarts or 15 quarts tub

with

1 or 2 hides depends on the tub size (must be tight with all sides touching your BP's body), Aspen bedding

80-84 on the cool side - 88-92 on the warm side

NO handling until the animals eat on it's own (3 to 5 meals)

Let the animal settle for a week

Offer live hopper mouse if it is an hatchling or prey equal to the girth size of your snake (fuzzy are way too small for any snake)

Offer food in the enclosure, remove after 20 minutes if not eaten.
Deborah-thanks for the response. My temps are within range and consistent. I am reluctant to take down the current set-up in favor of the tub you mentioned as my son purchased and picked out the glass enclosure, hides, etc. If absolutely necessary to induce feeding, I definitely will, but I'm wondering if you think there is something else I can try first. He knows he will not be able to handle the snake for the next several weeks but at least with the current set-up he will be able to look at the snake and enjoy the habitat that he purchased. I'm unsure of the mouse terminology but what I have been offering is equal to the girth of the snake-probably the hopper you mentioned. What is the advantage of the aspen bedding over the reptibark?