I agree... So far this year, I've only had one otherwise-nonfeeding snake NOT respond to lizard-scenting. Darn thing did it just to prove me wrong, too, because I told the breeder I got it from that I was pretty certain scented would bring it around...
If you're not too squeamish, I recommend buying an anole, freezing it, and then thawing it... once it's thawed, skin it, and refreeze it and the skin. When you go to feed your stubborn hatchlings, defrost the skin and put a small piece (about 2cm X 2cm) on the nose of a f/t pinky. Assuming your snake eats that, feed it the same for 2-3 more feedings, and then try offering it a f/t pink without the scenting.
This scenario has worked well for me, but it's not a catch-all... Other things to try...
-Leaving the f/t pink in there for 36 hours
-Leaving a live pink in there for 36 hours
-Putting the snake and a pink (try f/t, then try live next round) in a small paper sack (think lunchbag) overnight
-Offering a pinky head
-Offering a brained pink
-Offering a fresh-killed pink
-Offering an anole head or tail
Other things that may affect feeding...
-Whether the f/t mouse was wet or dry when offered
-Whether the f/t mouse was warm or cold when offered
-How much noise, motion, or disturbance there is in the snake's vicinity
-How much handling the snake has had recently (nonfeeders should be handled as little as possible)
-Whether they're housed with other snakes (housing separately will increase the chances of feeding)
-Whether they have appropriate heat, hiding places, etc.
I'm sure there's more, but that's what comes to my mind ATM.
Goodluck.
-Kat Hall
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