how to know when it is time to force feed a hatchling

[rack_one]

Well I have a jungle that hat hatched on the 26th of last month, I have attempted to feed it 3 times since then with no feeding response what so ever, I would just like to know how long should I wait before considering force feeding

 

[reb01]

Has it shed yet..its only been 15days since it hatched...If it has shed wait a week-two and try again..if it doesnt take it try again in 5-7days..Leave it be without stressing it out..make sure temperatures are good,which shouldnt be a problem with the weather we have had...Try at night time also...What are you trying to feed her-him...no need to panic just yet..hatchies can go for months without a feed..STRESS-TEMPERATURE-is a common reason why some hatchies can be difficult...Its only early days atm...Maybe after a few more weeks if it hasnt taken what your offering [MOUSE] then try a rat..or vice-verser...

 

[sharky]

Leave him for a week. Don't touch him, look at him or try to feed him. Check up every 2 or so days for QUICK water changes and QUICK substrate change. Otherwise leave him completely alone. Just let him be by himself Try feeding a week after this. You can try braining the mouse, dipping it in chicken stock, fresh kill, F/T in water, F/T on a heatmat, etc. Feeding live would be your last option before Force feeding.
Have you tried leaving the mouse in with him overnight? Some snakes will only feed when there is no one in the room.

I don't have experience with force feeding but I've dealt with a few non-feeding snakes without having to force feed them. Hope this has helped!

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reb01 bet me to it, haha

 

[rack_one]

No it has not ahead yet , I tried pinky mice for feed, yes I have left the pinky over night ill just leave it for a week and give it another shot thanks for the advice

 

[Pythoninfinite]

A lot of experienced breeders leave at least 4-6 weeks between hatching and the first food offering, this makes sure they are pretty hungry and they don't waste time endlessly offering food when the snake probably has a lot of yolk to absorb first. It won't do it any harm at all to leave it that long. Fuzzy mice are far more attrractive to carpets of all kinds too - pinky mice often elict a poor response, and carpets are well able to cope with the size..

Leave it another 2-3 weeks and try again, even then you won't have to consider force-feeding for a further couple of months more. Don't pester the snake with food - you'll set up a negative association which will make it more resistant to feeding.

Jamie