not feeding

[craigc]

Hi all.

I bought a baby stimson recently but he isn't eating. I tried holding thawed pinkies in front of him even taping him on the head a little but he doesn't show any interest. I recently got a live pinkie in a small plastic container and put the snake in with it so he can't get out, (he has air holes) but still shows no interest. ( I bought him 4 weeks ago).
I hold the pinkies with tweezers so they don't get my smell on them.

 

[Belinda]

He might be trying to brumate like my hatchlie was....How hot is it's cage?

 

[Slateman]

Give as more informations
Age of snake , last shed , last feed.

 

[Alexahnder]

All of my snakes will not feed unless they are left alone in the dark with a sheet covering the enclosure. Also what size is the enclosure??

 

[Greebo]

Hey Craig,
Don't tap the snake on the head with the pinkie. That is a common rookie mistake. You will only aggravate the snake at best and any strikes at the pinkie will merely be defensive.
Patience is the key. But there are also lots of other factors..so a little more information will help narrow down the reason. Even then...sometimes there is no reason.

 

[Fangs]

Greebs is correct,dont hit the snake with food.You will end up making it stress.Youve only had him for a short period so he is still getting settled.
Dont handle him,keep him in a quiet place and a small container.
Try feeding and if he shows no interest leave him be for a week or so before trying again.Be patient too.

cheers M......

 

[craigc]

Thanks for all the tips.
The temp. in the enclosure is 30c in the day and drops to around 24-23c at night. The size of the enclosure is 2ft long, 1ft wide and 1.5 ft high. The breeder that I bought him off said to tap him with the pinkie as it normally gets them to strike. He last ate a week before I got him, and the breeder said he was born last session and shed twice before I got him. Like I said, Thanks for the tips, and I'll wait it out and see how he goes.

 

[saikrett]

Just give em time.
My jungle took 8 Months to get feeding, ever since then its been smooth sailing.