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I posted about a month ago about possably getting a babby ball that is a problem feeder. well I got it, it was free and did have an upper respitory infection ( all cleared up now). was told that it had been forced fed a few times then tubbed. looks like it went through an incomplete shed as well . there are NO guarantees that this baby will live. I have named it Hope. was tried on f/t pinkies and refused but during the day. I need any tips or ideas on how to get this little one to feed. I have corns so not new to snakes but new to balls. I WILL NOT GIVE UP ON THIS LITTLE ONE. IT IS STILL ALIVE SO SOMTHNG IS THERE
oh and it looks like it has a sore mouth Not mouth rot but just looks sore possably from being forced?
thanks in advance. all
be well and stay safe all.

will post some pics as soon as I get my cam hooked up to old comp ( new in shop)
thanks again
sieverbells

Try to make him feel very secure. The closer his tank is to his natural environment the better. An easy way to do it is to use a few plastic aquarium type plants laying on the bottom of his tank. The more places to hide the better they feel. At least it worked for a few of mine. They don't even use the hide3 box anymore. They just hide in the "brush." Also, fresh killed is the way to go with mine as well. They can still pick up the heat and see it twitch a little. I just dangle it by the plant they're hiding in and after a minute of smelling the pop out and grab it. Hope it helps. Keep us posted.

thank u i have already comletely isolated the snake from all outside disturbances except to check on it three time a day and refresh its water. it is still alive i am giving it anothe week befor i try and feed it as it was tottaly stressed from the treatment of the urespitory problem and being tubbed. thank u will try with a naturall look. willing to try everything to get this little thing to eat it has some folds on the bsack end of his tail but to many yet.
again thanks.