I had the same problem with one of my babies. He refused everything I offered him, and after two months, he was down to 42 grams. I tried two more times, and he wouldn't eat.

After 2 months and 2 weeks, he was really skinny and weak, so I force fed him a pinky mouse. I know that's not the best meal for him, but he was so weak, I didn't want a large meal to stress him out.
I opened his mouth with a blunt chopstick, and pushed the pinky in there just far enough, to hook it on his teeth. He didn't coil around it, and was trying to get it out of his mouth. Since it was hooked on his teeth, he couldn't get it out, and finally decided to swallow it, after about 15 mins.
A week later, I did the same thing. He still didn't coil around it, but this time, he swallowed it right away.
He still hasn't had his first shed, but he's up to 51 grams, and he's looking a little stronger.
I'll try a larger/healthier meal this weekend.

So - anyway, don't give up hope! (I almost did, but things are looking better for this little guy). All three of his brothers are doing just fine.

Hope this helps,
Ken
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