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Originally Posted by dannybgoode
Don't get too hung up on prey weight. I am reasonably certain snakes don't gave scales in the wild. So long as it is not overly large or indeed too small it won't be an issue. I've weighed a prey item precisely once and it told me nothing my eyes couldn't so haven't done it since.
It is also often best to leave a finicky eater well alone except for routine water changes etc. No constant checking on it, lifting its hide etc. This adds to stress which can compound the lack of desire to feed.
Also make sure the snake has plenty of hiding options - at least 4 hides at different points in the enclosure.
Try offering food once a week and see how it goes...
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Thank you, as always, Danny! She currently has only 2 hides, but I just realized that her main one is probably too large to make her feel secure. She only uses it about half as often as she just burrows underneath her substrate or under her water bowl. I think I will trade it in for a couple smaller ones and see if that makes her more comfortable. Thanks!
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