Baby Ball in critical condition - how to switch from tube feeding to self-feeding

[Stewart_Reptiles]

So, what should be my next course of action?

I last tube fed her 50 hours ago. I will have the smaller tank setup by tomorrow (or today, Tuesday). Should I try offering her food again, or should I just put her in the new habitat wait (?) many days before trying to feed? When and should attempt an assist feed if she's not taking it? Is it best to offer f/t or live?


Thank you all so much for your help. I've had reptiles and birds in the past, but this is my first snake. I typically do a LOT more research before taking in a new animal.

Once you have done the changes, NO HANDLING, no tube feeding, for a week, once a week as passed offer a live hopper mouse....it may fail at first given what the animal has been through but if it does no more tube feeding there are other options but you will see when you get there.

When offering leave the mouse near the tub for 30 min to an hour before feeding offering a little food and water. Than put the mouse in the enclosure and close the tub, try offering at dark. If not eaten remove after 20 min.

NO HANDLING un the animal eats on it's own 3 times if successful.

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Tube feeding has to stop it is just making the situation worse, in a week if she did not eat advise and something other than tube feeding will be done.