Snake won't eat

[EmilyS]

Originally Posted by rachmangler

When I got my first snake he was only 4 months old and it took him about 3 months to eat. He's a BP. Make sure you have great hiding spots with no open ends on both sides (like those half logs) and since he's still just a wee one make sure you just keep offering him food.

F/T or live, whatever you prefer..Leave it in there for him (only leave the food alone with him if it's F/T never leave him unattended with live)and let him go for it whenever he wants. Since he's new to you he probably just needs time to adjust and since snakes feel their most vulnerable during feeding time he's probably just nervous.

If just offering him food doesn't work I would put him in a separate container or even a paper bag and leave him in a smaller space with the meal.

With my first one all it took was a little bit of time and him adjusting to his new surroundings. Just keep offering him food. I prefer F/T and have taken snakes in that were only fed live and got them swapped over in a matter of 3 feedings.

Keep your chin up! He'll start eating soon.

Thanks for the advice!

I would definitely prefer f/t too! Wouldn't it get all smelly after a while, though, if I just left it in there? Is it still ok for him to eat at that point?

I've already got two snug hides, but I think I'll go out and get a couple more just in case (and because I like to spoil my pets!)