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I've buy a new corn yesterday and i'm trying to feed him but he won't eat!! any tricks?!?!

I have been in the same situation myself and have asked. This is what I have been told by more experienced people.
1. Do not panic snakes are not like dogs or cats and will do very well ...they do not eat every day
2. After being taken from a familiar habitat they will need time to become accustomed to their new home..give them 3-4 days.
Don,t even handle them...I KNOW THIS MIGHT BE THE HARDEST PART.
3.When you do offer food, be patient...not all snakes hit and eat. put it in a "feeding container" free of bedding with the food and let it alone for awhile( make sure you have a secure lid)
4. If the snake is still not eating after a reasonable time try switching from whatever you are feeding as FT to live or live to FT
5. You did not mention the age if it is just a hatchling I was told patience is really a virtue here. They can go for 6-7 weeks before they decide to eat.
WHATEVER YOU DO DO NOT TRY SO HARD SO MANY TIMES TO MAKE IT EAT THAT THE FOOD BECOMES REVOLTING TO THE SNAKE AND IT ASSOCIATES FOOD WITH STRESS.
I hope this helps
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All creatures great and small we are to care for them all.
4 Corns,6 Kings,3 Milks,1 German Shephard,1 Cairn & 1 Giant Schnauzer

Thanks for tricks, I hope it's gonna work!

I just put the snake back in it's terrarium for a week, he will discover it's new environement and i will try to feed him next week!

Give him a few days to get used to his surroundings and put him in his own tank.
This goes right back to what we were telling you below.
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Jimmy (draybar)