If all else fails, just force feed the head of a newborn pink. Leave a little of the shoulder skin on to grip. The snake will usually open its mouth if you bump it a couple of times to make him angry. Or use a fingernail. Use butter on the pinkie nose if you want to - slides down more easily. Work the pinkie nose down the snake's throat with a rotating motion. Once in the throat, gently massage it about an inch down. It usually goes down easily. Then set the snake down and make him crawl forward - that usually will get him to swallowing all the way.

Good luck!

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