Feeding Problems

[Spike4179]

What was the snake eating before you brought it home?

Assuming the snake was eating F/T prey before you shouldn't need to try live yet. There are plenty of other variables that may be at play that we can work on first.

In order to help you we'll need more info. The more you tell us the better we can help you.

- what type/size enclosure is the snake in?
- how are you heating the enclosure?
- ARE YOUR HEAT SOURCES REGULATED BY A THERMOSTAT?
- what are your temps?
- how and where are you measuring temps?
- do you have at least 2 snug fitting hides?
- what size prey are you offering?

Lastly, are you handling the snake at all?

Breeder said she was eating f/t before but the last feed she ate before coming to me was live because she refused it then too.
- what type/size enclosure is the snake in?
30 gallon plastic tub
- how are you heating the enclosure?
Uth on one side
- ARE YOUR HEAT SOURCES REGULATED BY A THERMOSTAT?
Yes I'm using a thermostat
- what are your temps?
88-90 hot 10 degrees less cold. With humidity in low 60s.
- how and where are you measuring temps?
Measuring both ends with a temp gun
- do you have at least 2 snug fitting hides?
Yes I have 3 one recommended by the breeder
- what size prey are you offering?
Offering small mouse.
-are you handling the snake at all?
Not handling at all yet. Only time I've been in her enclosure is to clean and do maintenance.

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[Craiga 01453]

Breeder said she was eating f/t before but the last feed she ate before coming to me was live because she refused it then too.
- what type/size enclosure is the snake in?
30 gallon plastic tub
- how are you heating the enclosure?
Uth on one side
- ARE YOUR HEAT SOURCES REGULATED BY A THERMOSTAT?
Yes I'm using a thermostat
- what are your temps?
88-90 hot 10 degrees less cold. With humidity in low 60s.
- how and where are you measuring temps?
Measuring both ends with a temp gun
- do you have at least 2 snug fitting hides?
Yes I have 3 one recommended by the breeder
- what size prey are you offering?
Offering small mouse.
-are you handling the snake at all?
Not handling at all yet. Only time I've been in her enclosure is to clean and do maintenance.

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Ok cool, sounds like you're off to a great start.

I would just be patient. Let the snake acclimate like you're doing. Offer every 7 days. It sounds like you're doing everything right as far as heating and offering the prey.

Sometimes they just need a little time. I wouldn't rush to feed live, as it may make it trickier to switch later on. Your snake has enough size that a few missed meals won't hurt.

[Spike4179]

Ok cool, sounds like you're off to a great start.

I would just be patient. Let the snake acclimate like you're doing. Offer every 7 days. It sounds like you're doing everything right as far as heating and offering the prey.

Sometimes they just need a little time. I wouldn't rush to feed live, as it may make it trickier to switch later on. Your snake has enough size that a few missed meals won't hurt.

Ok sounds great. Thanks for all the help

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[Craiga 01453]

Ok sounds great. Thanks for all the help

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My pleasure. Ask any questions you may have. We're happy to help.