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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, 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?
 
schnebbles said:
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?
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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.
 
He is still not taking food on his own, I force feed him last night this time half a pink. He swallowed it down right away this time. I figure he will catch on here in a couple more feedings. His BM is normal, he drinks plenty of water, and has had no regurges, and looks to be gaining a little weight, so I am hopeful.
 
it is a shame he won5 eat i dont know what it feels like because my albino corn ate well all his life but im glad to hear that your snake is gaining wait i hope he catches on soon
 
Still no luck on his own, he has been force feed three times, however has shed and continues to gain weight. Feeding day is tomorrow so hopeing.
 
It was so rewarding to see this guy eat on his own, after months of force feeding him, and wondering if something was wrong with his jaw structure, what a reliefe.
 
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