well she shed 4 days ago, i tried feeding her a pre killed (which she gladly took last time) now she aint interested. the last feed was 2 x mice (between pinkies and fuzzies size)

she is around 8 weeks old, had her 3 weeks

what kind of snake is she? when did she last eat

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oops sorry she is a red tail boa

she last ate sunday the 10th , tried the week later and she wanted nothing, but she went into shed, her shed ended 4 days ago

?????????

Did she eat last Sunday or the 10th?? I'm a bit lost here.

Either way it's nothing to worry about if your snake misses a feed or two.

Just try again 5 days later and 5 after that. If she still doesn't feed then you may have to try other techniques (braining, chick scenting, heating etc)

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she ate sunday the 10th

AS long as she doesn't look particularly underweight then I'd just try again 5 days aftert you last tried.

Does she strike feed or are you just leaving the food somewhere? I think strike feeding is the best way to have a snake feed consistently. If youre just leaving the food then try waggling it about in your snales face. Works for me without fail.

Also make sure the food is the right size (similar width to the snake) and also that it's warmed up but not cooked.

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thanks,

yes i heat up in hot water for a few minutes, then use tongs to wag in front of her, first time she struck immediatly.

this time not interested lol

I would keep offering every 5-7 days, I wouldn't start to worry until she hasn't eaten for about 3 months.

To get her back on her food you can try scenting the mice with chicks and braining the mice, this increases the smell given off intices the snake to feed. There are many other methods of getting them to feed but this usually works best for me.

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If you put the mouse straight in hot water no bag or anything covering it you wash alot of the scent of the mouse off you are best puttin the mice on a radiator for 10 mins before you feed it she maybe a bit more interested then!!

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Good point.

I put mine (rat weaners) under a desk lamp which thaws and warms them over about 90 minutes. Works great and they still smell of wee afterwards.

Have you tried actually touching your snake on the nose with it? Mine will bite instantly when you youch him with it.

Otherwise I'd just leave it another 5 days. When hungry your snake will eat I'm sure.

Just a note.... Have you changed anything lately?? substrate? viv furniture?

Are the temps warm enough???

Just thinking a change could of done it?

I actually think I'm reading too much into it and your snake probably just isn't hungry. If I'm not hungry you can do what you want with my food but I aint eating it.

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