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PHLdyPayne
at Wed May 31 15:32:23 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by PHLdyPayne ]
First thing, being a wild snake, they are slow to accomdate to captivity. It would be better to release it back in the same area you found it.
Second, you had it only a week, so it's in no danger of dying yet. SO force feeding should not be attempted. Even with captive bred snakes, it can take at least a week for them to accomodate to their new home before they feel secure enough to feed.
Third: dont' feed fish, fish isn't part of their natural diet. In the wild they eat rodents, birds, lizards and even other snakes. Insects are also not part of their diet.
Fourth: I suggest doing some research online about the care of milk snakes and eastern milk snakes. Assuming of course you do decide to keep it.
I would offer it pinky mice, live if possible. Typically they can eat food that is up to 1.5 times the girth of the thickest part of their body (empty of course). You compare the prey's girth to that of the snakes, not prey length. Pinky mice are about a quarter inch in girth.
Make sure the tank is set up correctly, with the correct range of temps, humdity and secure hiding places. If the snake doesn't feel secure, he won't eat. Also, if you do plan to keep the snake, it would be good to take him to a vet and get him treated for both internal and external parasites.
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RE: Baby Milk Snake Not Eating - PHLdyPayne, Wed May 31 15:32:23 2006