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Old 03-27-12, 08:25 PM   #1
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snake not eating; should I be concerned?

hey guys I ended up getting a kinsnake, and after a particularly rough time with shipping, it finally arrived monday. I waited until yesterday when i saw it prowling the cage at night to attempt to feed the snake, but it would not eat. I even brained it! The snake seemed interested(rapid flicking of the tongue),but nothing. I am trying again tonight with the cage covered. According to the person I purchased it from the snake has ate a total of 3 times, each including a f/t pinkie. If the snake was fed the day before it was shipped (i doubt it), it would be a week and a half since the last meal.
so should i be concerned or if it doesn't eat what is in there tonight just leave it alone for a week?

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Old 03-28-12, 06:22 AM   #2
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Re: snake not eating; should I be concerned?

Dont feed again tonight, snakes generally need 7 days or so of non interaction to settle into a new home, just change water but leave him alone

After a week try to feed, if it doesnt take it then dont stress too much, just wait another week with no interaction before trying again.
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Old 03-28-12, 08:27 AM   #3
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Re: snake not eating; should I be concerned?

You should only offer food every 7-10 days. Offering food any more often might stress him out. So don't try to feed him again today. Just wait until next week and then try again. In the meantime, leave him alone and don't handle him. He probably just needs more time to settle in. Don't worry that he didn't eat- he just needs to settle in and he'll get a good appetite and eventually eat.
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Old 03-29-12, 12:53 AM   #4
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Re: snake not eating; should I be concerned?

I terminated this, The OP was spamming us with ads for shoes and clothing.
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