Hi. I have a problem with 2 of my baby corn snakes that i bred this yr. They hatched on the 31st may and out of the 10 there is 2 which are not eating independantly. Over the last 3 months I have had to force feed(which I have learnt via someone whom has a lot of experience). Im just getting worried coz its neally 3 months and still they are not eating. Any advice would be much appreciated. Kind regards Debs
the most important thing is not to handle them, except when neccessary during cleaning and not to tease them with food - just leave it in the tub for them. firstly check your temperatures are correct (27-29*c), there are lots of hiding places, the enclosure is not too big (my hatchies live in cricket tub size boxes). If all that is spot on the following can be tried:
Braining - slit a pinkys head and squeeze a bit of goo out Boiling - boil a pinky for 3 minutes and feed warm (not too hot though!) Car ride - something that has seemed to work for others, taking them for a ride in the car can often stimulate the feeding instinct Darkness - feed at night time and keep the tub in total darkness Scenting - scent a pinky with anything that doesn't smell of mouse. Tuna brine and shed lizard skin seem popular 'successful' things for this
good luck and keep us updated on how you get on :)
the scenting and car ride I have not tried but will give it ago. Thank you very much for replying and will let you know how it goes on. Won't be feeding for a week but will let you know if its sucessful. Kind regards and thanks again. Debs
my local rep shop guy told me that a pinkie with a few small drops of warm chicken soup on works well - havent tried it myself yet (will be trying it with aura next week) but its worked for him and a few other people he knows.. i was also told that a small blob of marmite can trigger their natural feeding instincts although it didnt work for me dont panic too much though about your non feeders - my smallest snake aura is being assist fed still atm and shes nearly 11months old now..although shes getting there now obviously shes slower than most to get feeding but after a lot of persverance shes getting there
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Any advice will be much appreciated.. Feeding.
Posted - 30/08/2010 : 16:04:38
obviously shes slower than most to get feeding but after a lot of persverance shes getting there 