First of all, if you've had it 5 days and it has not eaten for 2 weeks...Does that imply that is was not being fed every week(had they gone 9 days without feeding a hatchling?). Also, in addition to giving you the "2-3 week" line...DID they tell you exactly what it was eating(live, f/t).



I like the idea of putting it in a small bag, deli cup, or other small enclosure. I like to decapitate the pink for a problem eater, squeezing some of the brain goo out the neck, and leaving both body and head in with the hatchling. This has enticed some serious problem feeders for me. Sometimes they will just eat the head, sometimes they will eat both parts. Sometimes, of course, they will not.



Good luck. When buying from a pet store, I would suggest in the future asking when "feeding day" is. Ask to watch the snake eat. This seems most important with hatchlings or generally skinny little snakes. The thing about buying a snake with at least a little meat on its bones...You know it has at least a few meals under its belt. Good luck . Duffy

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