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So i found this pic of a snake about the size of the one i just got and i was wondering if it is even big enough to take a whole pinkie yet or would i have to cut it up?

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0.0.1 Snow Cornsnake (Isis)

It IS annoying trying to feed hatchlings because it is a pain to find appropriate meals. But 3 day old or less pinkies should be completely acceptable!
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0.1 Snow Corn "Hope"
1.0 Redtail "Kilo"
1.0 Ball Python "Road Hog"
1. Orange Albino Black Ratsnake "Chunk" (Goonies)
.1 Orange Albino Black Ratsnake "Peaches" (Didn't name her!)

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0.0.1 Snow Cornsnake (Isis)

i gave my snake a pinkie and he showed little interest. right now i put them both in a brown bag and will leave it over night, my question is what does this do? encourage the snake to eat b/c of a higher pinkie smell while in the bag or to just keep it there to annoy the snake to eat it or what?
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0.0.1 Snow Cornsnake (Isis)

i think the longer they are alone in the dark with it the more they think about it and the finally decide that they might as well eat.

i wouldnt get too worried about it refusing food, they can go months without food
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jake

my addiction:
2 normal ball pythons (lazlo and izzy)
1 amelenistic corn snake (mazy)

Another tactic to try (seems to work better for us (YMMV) than the leave it stategy) is to take a pair of chopsticks (you may want to dedicate a pair for snake use) and holding the snake in one hand and the mouse with the chopsticks in the other, tease the snake with the mouse. (The chopsticks are to avoid getting your smell on the mouse and confusing the snake, or worse convincing him that you are food to be struck at). Once the snake has struck at the mouse FREEZE. With luck he will decide to continue swallowing, and there you are.
Corinne
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