Well, for a while, whatever he eats is what you'll have to offer him. That's why you need to start from the cheapest to more expensive food items offered.



Once you've found his craving, you just offer him that until he takes it without refusing for several times in a row. Not only will that give him the needed nutrients he's been missing, but it will also ingrain that feeding response when food is presented.



After a few weeks of no refusals, you can then S-L-O-W-L-Y start trying to wean him off of whatever it is that you get him started on. It's a process, and there will be ups and downs, good weeks and setbacks. Don't stress and don't give up. You should be fine.



As for my snakes, well, I should have some bloodreds available later this year, and I would be happy to talk to you about them, if you want. But, I'm sure that you'll be fine with the snake you have, if he hasn't gone too long already. Just let me know, if I can be of any further help.
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Darin Chappell

Hillbilly Herps

PO Box 254

Rogersville, MO 65742

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• Why won't it eat? - Star_Of_Life, Wed Apr 5 14:46:10 2006
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• RE: Why won't it eat? - duffy, Wed Apr 5 18:37:46 2006
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• RE: Why won't it eat? - Star_Of_Life, Thu Apr 6 10:36:24 2006
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