2nd feeding failed,Help

[littleindiangirl]

I've never bought into this. I feed them as soon as i get them home
and have never had one turn down a meal.

But thats what works for me.

I don't thinks it's a good idea to refreez rats

I'm sorry you dont buy into it... It's pretty common; snakes need an adjustment period which can include refusing meals. Handling stresses a snake that is in a new environment, and can also lead to refusing of meals. As always it depends on the snake.

Personally, I have offered food the day we got home and they have eaten, but I have also had snakes refuse a meal or 2.

I keep them in a rack, and I find it's easier for them to transition from a breeders rack to mine and that is a part of the success I have with feeding the same week I get them.

[JoshJP7]

It really depends on the set up... If you got temps/humidity where they need to be and your using reliable measuring sources your snake should settle in rather quickly. I usually wait until they find their way into a hide and are chillen. This is usually a good sign that theyre comfortable. If your temps/humidity arnt correct you wont get a snake to eat or settle in. Its more important that you have correct temp/humidity not the time they need to be left alone.

PythonWallace... what are you feeding your new guy that he needs to eat every 2-3 days?

[starmom]

I'm sorry you dont buy into it... It's pretty common; snakes need an adjustment period which can include refusing meals. Handling stresses a snake that is in a new environment, and can also lead to refusing of meals. As always it depends on the snake.

Personally, I have offered food the day we got home and they have eaten, but I have also had snakes refuse a meal or 2.

I keep them in a rack, and I find it's easier for them to transition from a breeders rack to mine and that is a part of the success I have with feeding the same week I get them.

I think you're right about easier transitioning from breeder racks to personal racks. That said, even the one's I have in reptile cages have never chilled for 2 weeks before eating a meal! Like you said, every snake and situation is different! In fact, I'm feeding my new 8Ballers tomorrow night (Thursday) since that's my feeding night and some of them seem totally ravenous!!

[TheMissingLink]

I'm sorry you dont buy into it... It's pretty common; snakes need an adjustment period which can include refusing meals. Handling stresses a snake that is in a new environment, and can also lead to refusing of meals. As always it depends on the snake.

Personally, I have offered food the day we got home and they have eaten, but I have also had snakes refuse a meal or 2.

I keep them in a rack, and I find it's easier for them to transition from a breeders rack to mine and that is a part of the success I have with feeding the same week I get them.

In some cases this may be true. But i have had bps come in from Utah , Mass , Maryland and The long drive from Daytona and i feed them has soon as i get them in their home.

With no problems. Maybe i'm lucky who knows?

[Texas Dan]

I'm not surprised that he wont eat if you've only had him for 2 weeks. The general rule of thumb is to leave the new snake alone for two weeks, and no long handling sessions until he takes his first few meals.

He's settleing in, and he may not eat until he feels comfortable.

Also, refreezing rats is pretty icky.

I'm glad you said generally, I had my first snake, and every day for the first week I was working on his tank (which means he wasn't it in, usually in a shoe box, or the 10g tank). First time I fed him it took him a minute or two, and me turning the lights out and he took it. It was a pinky rat.

When I fed him a fuzzy rat (4 days later) I pre-scented and he had NO problem taking that. I'm not saying that you shouldn't leave the snake alone, but it's not always manditory.

[PI-Thon]

also is it normal he never goes to the hot side?
and at night he's always trying to get out... during the day he stays in his hide on the cold side. I also tried switching the 2 hides to see if he wasn't going on the hot side because of the hide, which isn't the case. And I bought it at a pet shop which used the same kind of Exo-terra I am using.
between, his temps are good and humidity varies a bit (48-60%) but all in all everything is fine.
Thanks again,
Fred.

[PI-Thon]

can anyone answer the above questions?
and should I just try feeding him live?

[TheMissingLink]

also is it normal he never goes to the hot side?
and at night he's always trying to get out... during the day he stays in his hide on the cold side. I also tried switching the 2 hides to see if he wasn't going on the hot side because of the hide, which isn't the case. And I bought it at a pet shop which used the same kind of Exo-terra I am using.
between, his temps are good and humidity varies a bit (48-60%) but all in all everything is fine.
Thanks again,
Fred.

Do you watch him 24 hours a day?

[BostonMacK]

as far as waiting 1-2 weeks before feeding goes. Even though your new snake "might" eat right away. Giving the snake time to adjust makes it easier to identify possible problems should you find your snake reusing meals. Each snake comes with its own personality and quirks. Taking steps to help eliminate the whole "could my snake be stressed" factor will make the process of introducing your snake to its new home that much easier and enjoyable.

[PI-Thon]

no I'm not there for a big part of the day but he's in my room so, when I'm there and he's awake (never seen him during day).
I did hold him even though he hadn't eaten before.
But he seems well, he sleeps all day and at night he comes out and he explores, trying to find a way out. When I took him out (not going to do it again until he eats) he explored and he was really calm, stressed at first but after like 3 min he started working his way around me.
Would waiting like 3-4 days (without disturbing him) and then feeding him a live mouse or rat be a good idea?