I have found warming (drying) the thawed mouse with a hair dryer IN THE SAME ROOM works wonders. I followed the above instructions listed exactly and my girl eats every time. Note: when I hold the mouse in a paper towel, I often get a little blood seepage. This lets me know the mouse is completely thawed. Using the hair dryer in the same room, seems to stimulate my snake's appetite. I use the tongs and have the mouse do a little zombie dance across the tank and Lilia strikes and constricts around it almost within seconds. Also, I do feed her later at night in a room with very little light.
Also, I know I was offering food too often at first. If she didn't eat one night...I'd offer it again the next night. This was incorrect and I stopped doing that. But, since her first meal, she hasn't refused to eat.
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