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well when i offer frozen food he seems interested hell go up to the food and put his face on it and smell it (lick it) then will go hide again i dont get why he wont eat he obiously reconizes its food

here are some pics of the copperhead thats not eating

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww107/joshmanblue/PICT0006.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww107/joshmanblue/PICT0007.jpg

The snake looks to be in good shape. Have you tried thawing out a rodent of appropriate size (maybe even on the small side since it isn't eating) and getting the food item really really warm, and then quietly placing it in front of the entrance of the snakes hide, then leaving it alone overnight?

ive tryed that (for hours but with lights still on) but the thing is i'll leave it that and hell go up to it a good 20 mintutes later (maybe when he "thinks" i'm not looking)and hell get his face close and smell it (to the point where his toungs touching the mosue and then hell od this for 2-5mins then just lose interest i tryed a frog earlyer to see if i could get him to bite it (see if i need to scent with frog or what) same thing smelled it and lost interest i just dont know what the problem is he hasint eaten in almost 2 months u think hes still healthy looking? (my first hot)

Listen to the advice given. Soak it, make sure it is hydrated, then wait a day, then offer the food item at night, quietly, in front of the hide box (a really really really hot warmed up, but not cooked food item of appropriate size, or even smaller). Leave overnight, don't disturb the cage, don't look, don't watch, don't do anything except leave the snake alone. I've kept snakes for years without actually seeing them eat, most snakes prefer to not be watched, especially when they're settling in.

alright will try thanks for the advice

You are like a kid with a new toy you just wont leave it alone also you ignore all advice given Good luck.
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Archie Bottoms