Update - Black Rat Snake Shed - Graphic Photo Warning

[Monty]

hopefully he will be able to eat for you good luck and yea i guess i didnt think about the exotic snakes giving him something. great job and keep us posted

[MelissaFlipski]

Thanks, you guys!

Missi, you made my morning! THANKS!

[BT41042]

You just rock Melissa, I am so proud that we have people like you on this forum.

Amen to that - What a story and great job with the rehab..
BT

[MelissaFlipski]

Amen to that - What a story and great job with the rehab..
BT

Thanks, BT. That means a lot.

I hope he heals well w/out it getting infected again. I still wonder what his story is.

[Monty]

if snakes could talk im sure hed be saying thank you.

[dalvers63]

I think you're doing a great job, Melissa! And kudos to the vet for helping out, too.

I look forward to more pics as Lefty heals. He seems to be doing great!

[MelissaFlipski]

Yes, the vet was great to call in the meds for me.

The rehabber agreed that he could handle small meals. I offered a small mouse (live) this evening. He seemed interested at first, but then lost interest. I'll give him more time, then save the mouse for later if he continues to refuse.

The wound seems improved.

[MelissaFlipski]

I've been trying to get him to eat a small, live mouse (16 grams), but no go! He seems interested, but then shies away. Advice? Thanks.

[littleindiangirl]

Well, is the mouse super stinky? And any pre-scenting going on?

[dalvers63]

I'd think about what he might come across in the wild. Are there lots of mice in the area? Lizards? something that he might find more appetizing?

You could also try offering him a fresh killed or F/T and leave it in over night. If he's hungry but feeling a bit defensive because of the wound/cage, he might eat something already dead and at night.