Phil. Calico Retic

could you let it go and catch it later??????

Did you bring it to the vet yet? Also, maybe you could try tube feeding it?



Thanks,
Ben

Actually i was supposed to buy the snake. Unfortunately, the seller/poacher didn't want to sell it til it got established. (to be able to command a higher price) Talk about Greeediness.

Nope, i haven't tried forcefeeding yet. That's because the seller/poacher doesn't want to sell it til the snake gets established. Besides, i don't wanna have a snake that forcefeeds. Let greed catch up on the seller.:-)

Probably stress is the cause of not eating here. Make also sure it is parasite free (administer it metronidazole and fenbendazole in the proper dosage). Place the animal in the right vivarium with plenty of hiding places and leave it alone for a while e.g. no curious viewers for some time. Try feeding after two weeks with a live rodent.

Chris van Kalken
The Netherlands