Quick question

[The Serpent Merchant]

Yes, if your snake is as old as it is and as small it is time to take some more drastic measures.

[Deann]

As warm as 100-110? Right ok, thanks for the advice on feeding.

Also, when it comes to covering the eclosure should it just be the 2 sides and back of the tub that should be covered or all 4 sides and leave the lid or what?

[satomi325]

Honestly, I would try feeding a live hopper mouse to jump start the feeding response. It is important to get food into that snake. As the others have said, do not handle your snake until he's eaten at least 3 consecutive times.
You can go back to F/T once the snake is an established feeder.
If it's a shy snake, you can darkern the tub to make him feel more secure or add more clutter in the tub.

Good luck

[satomi325]

As warm as 100-110? Right ok, thanks for the advice on feeding.

Also, when it comes to covering the eclosure should it just be the 2 sides and back of the tub that should be covered or all 4 sides and leave the lid or what?

It's up to you. For my picky snakes that are in stand alone tubs, I drape a small handtowel over their tub. It creates enough darkness and provides air flow. ( The towel only overhanges about an inch or two down so it's not smothering the entire tub.)
The rest of my snakes are in racks so it covers all 3 sides.

[Deann]

Honestly, I would try feeding a live hopper mouse to jump start the feeding response. It is important to get food into that snake. As the others have said, do not handle your snake until he's eaten at least 3 consecutive times.
You can go back to F/T once the snake is an established feeder.
If it's a shy snake, you can darkern the tub to make him feel more secure or add more clutter in the tub.

Good luck

It's up to you. For my picky snakes that are in stand alone tubs, I drape a small handtowel over their tub. It creates enough darkness and provides air flow. ( The towel only overhanges about an inch or two down so it's not smothering the entire tub.)
The rest of my snakes are in racks so it covers all 3 sides.

Thanks for the advice. What do I do with the mouse if she still refuses to eat? Thats what I'm most scared of.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Well you have 3 options.

1. keep it until next feeding day
2. try to return it to the store
3. kill and discard

Personally when feeding live I will put the rodent in with the snake (watching the entire time the mouse is in the snakes cage) if the snake doesn't show any interest after 10 minutes I will kill the rodent then place the dead rodent in the snakes cage overnight.

(If you are feeding the snake in a separate container I suggest that you stop doing this as it can stress the snake out)

[Deann]

Well you have 3 options.

1. keep it until next feeding day
2. try to return it to the store
3. kill and discard

Personally when feeding live I will put the rodent in with the snake (watching the entire time the mouse is in the snakes cage) if the snake doesn't show any interest after 10 minutes I will kill the rodent then place the dead rodent in the snakes cage overnight.

(If you are feeding the snake in a separate container I suggest that you stop doing this as it can stress the snake out)

And how would you suggest killing it? I would feel terrible but the way I'm seeing it - The snake is my pet and to survive it's gotta eat, the mouse isnt a pet, it's food. Alright perfect, thanks.