non feeder (help)

so he didn't eat? give him time.

Originally Posted by schnebbles

so he didn't eat? give him time.

Nope, not this time.

I think he will eventually. I'd keep trying every 4-5 days with anole scented in the deli, or if you get lucky to get live pinkys that would probably work.

Well still no luck, the female is growing and this little fella is so small.

I returned from the store today with a live pink, we shall see.

Well, no luck with the live pink, however we do have first successful feeding although forced one pinky head no regurge. So I feel better knowing he has eaten something, hopefully one force feeding will get him going.

How does one force feed a young snake? What tools are used ? I have my first and second clutches this year and i want to be 100% sure my little ones eat. And if not willingly i can do the force feed so to hopefully give them a chance to eat by themselfs the next time i offer food. I wont sale them until they have eatten atleast 4 times on there own.

Sorry, screamin there are probably a lot more experienced people who can better answer the question. I used my 18" thin tongs, and talked to alot of other keepers, watched alot of videos befor attempting this. That would be my suggestion to you tons of information on this sight just ask, also tons of videos and how to, on the web.

force feeding is kind of difficult, maybe more time consuming and frustrating sometimes than actually difficult - I bet the 18" thin tongs are great. I watched web videos too.

I hope the little guy eats!! He still has time though. Maybe next try the live pinky with anole scent?

Originally Posted by schnebbles

force feeding is kind of difficult, maybe more time consuming and frustrating sometimes than actually difficult - I bet the 18" thin tongs are great. I watched web videos too.

I hope the little guy eats!! He still has time though. Maybe next try the live pinky with anole scent?

Yeah, I think he will catch on, I will offer and if nothing else another pinky head down the hatch. I do feel alot better though knowing he has had something to eat.