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i dont kno wat to do...i got him about a month ago and have tried feeding him frozen and live pinkies but hes just not taking them...ive tried teasing him with it with tweezers but it wont work...i have the temp at about 80-85 when i try feeding him...what should i do??..should i try feeding him anoles??.....by the way im still new to keeping snakes so any help would be apreciated.thanks

have you tryed lizard scented pinkies try cutting some brain from the pinkie that normally will get them going they like the taste of blood and boiled in chicken stock could do the trick as well hope that helps bye

what is the high and low temps on the tank? Do you have two hide boxes in there, one on each end? How much are you handling him? Are you keeping him separately, if not, do so now.

suggestions:
FIrst, stop handling the snake at all until he has eaten at least two meals in two weeks.
1. put the snake and the food item into a brown paper lunch bag. Staple the top shut, watch out for the snake's tail. Leave the bag inside the tank overnight, not on top of the heated side, though.
2. feed in a ventilated deli cup with a top on, of course, putting the deli cup in the tank overnight, etc.....
3. try feeding a live fuzzy. I have heard that sometimes these guys like a bit larger item with some hair on it.

Hope this helps.
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sue

Also try warming your food (wrap dead mouse in baggie, put in hot water jar). This can make a big difference, easy to do.

Thanks for all the input...ill keep trying and update on how it goes...thanks again