[QUOTE=craigafrechette;2511553]It seems to me that you took the advice of ONE individual, and from the sounds of things, not a well educated or experienced individual. This is why research takes time. If that guy told you that at a certain age corns will only eat pickles would you believe him? Prob not, you'd probably google "do snakes eat pickles?" to find the facts. My point being, do some homework, research before buying and eliminate the myths and headaches. Definitely a learning experience, which is a good thing. You'll know when/if you are ready for another snake, you'll have the enclosure all set up and ready to go before bringing the snake home, and you'll have less stress and headaches and more time to enjoy the snake.
So, you've really done nothing wrong to this point, you just didn't know. Maybe you've just created a minor setback, but that's ok. We ALL make mistakes at some point.
I've never heard that corns will only eat live, and I also prefer not to feed live. I prefer the safety of F/T as well as the convenience over live. I also personally don't care to see/hear the mouse/rat die if I don't have to. Out of sight, out of mind I suppose. I love all animals and also understand nature, so I choose to feed F/T. That being said, like I mentioned in a previous post, I own two corns and a King (both colubrids with very similar requirements) and have no plans to switch from F/T prey at any point in their lives. If that was a prerequisite, I would have chosen different animals.
But, we got off track a bit (my fault, sorry)...Just keep doing what you're doing with your snake and he will be fine. He will most likely need some help with this shed, but with adjustments should be ready for a healthy, one-piece shed in no time. In the meantime, give him the time like you are and get a few meals in him and he should be god to go moving forward.[/QUOTE

well I think we have the feed thing figured out. At least I have been given some great advice on when and how to feed. We have decided to feed at night in a lowlight area only by me. We were feeding middle of the day with everyone watching. I have a separate feeding tank for him as well. I was thawing his food in warm water but only bringing it to room temp. The plan is to do as you and others have suggested and heat it up with a hairdryer first. How will I know if it's over heated?? I don't want to burn him. Can I use a food thermometer for checking temp??


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