Melanistic animals grow to be black.

Try braining the pink and holding it up to the snout so that some of the brains get on the mouth. Be patient, and keep it there a while, regardless of all the hissing. Might take it that way, worked for my little hatchling, and feeds great on unscented now. BTW, this method is done without picking the animal up, but leaving it in it tubs so it doesn't feel to stressed.

You may want to also try water from a can of tuna. Some really like that scent as well.

Good luck with it. My little one came from a guy in Alabama as well....wonder if it was the same guy.
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