Hey Russell, honestly, I think you should give it 2 weeks. You have been trying too hard to get him to eat. Adding to the stress of being shipped, shedding and acclamation, it could be a little too much to ask.
I would just leave him alone for 2 weeks before trying again. He is a healthy snake. GTPs, ball pythons, rosy boas, hognose among others, all go through this. Sometimes they go for month without food, not because their sick, but because its what they do. He won't die because of a few weeks.
In 2 weeks, offer him a F/T fuzzy, start by rubbing on his tail to get his attention, then rub on his neck, right behind the jaw line, and under his chin. Do it for a couple of minutes. If he doesn't take, go away and come back few hours later(since they are nocturnal, do it at night)
Sometimes it takes some extra time for them to acclimate.
If comes to, I will replace it, you have my word, but you have to give him a chance
From: russell karpf <russellkarpf@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 8, 2017 6:16 PM
To: andre mondin
Subject: Re: Update
Andre
I'm going to try to feed the snake in the middle of the week I don't think the live is working I'm going to try Frozen thawed maybe like Wednesday then Friday he doesn't take by then then we'll talk about sending the snake back because I'd really hate for the snake to die on me because he won't eat
From: andre mondin <abmsandiego@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 3:09:56 AM
To: russell karpf
Subject: Re: Update
Sorry to hear that, like I said, he always ate well here, otherwise I wouldn't sell it. I never fed live, always F/T rubbing on the side of his neck, and just like your first time, he would either grab it or wrap around it. Usually I wait 2 to 3 days after they shed to feed, every time I tried the very next day, they refused it. I wouldn't spend it 3 hours trying. The few times he gave me a hard time I offered, he didn't take it, I would just try later again and he would take it.
I sure can replace it if you want it, just had another clutch from the same parents, red news like him. It would just take a little time because as you know, they don't eat right away. Don't worry, I'm here to help and make sure you are successful
One more thing, i don't what your schedule is exactly, but from your emails, it seems to me you are pushing to hard, try to give him a couple of days between the feedings.
If you want to try live, i would put the fuzzy inside a deli cup, so is contained instead of running around and most likely going under the paper towel.
He is a healthy snake, is taking a little time to settle down on his new environment
Let me know
Andre Mondin
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