He won't eat...Why?

Question

Kay so I recently got a cornsnake and he eats pinkies...Well the guy at the pet store told me he fed it every Sunday. But he told me to feed it twice a week.. Well I got it last sunday and fed him wednesday and he ate, but on sunday he refused to eat and didn't pay any attention to it. Well today I tried feeding him but he still wouldn't eat. He's completely active, and he looks normal. So what's the problem? Does anyone have any ideas? He moves around a lot and his cage is at the right humidity and temperature so there isn't anything wrong with that..

Does anyone know?

I really appritiate help. Thanks! :]]

Answer 1

just feed him every sunday, snakes dont eat alot

Answer 2

He's probably just not hungry.  Wait until next Wednesday, and then try again.  He'll eat when he gets hungry.  :)

Answer 3

doesn't seem like anything is wrong. it really doesn't have to be fed twice a week. Once a week is fine. Sometimes, like now, the snake won't even take food twice a week. Snakes can be brumated w/out food for three months and since it's summer, I wouldn't worry about the snake until it's been 3 or 4 weeks that it's refused food. Everything sounds fine to me.

Answer 4

feed your snake once a week because yes the snake is active still means his last meal he got to finish digesting it...it take a week so every wensday feed him.

Answer 5

He's not hungry ( A+ for orignality) or the basking light your using isn't right.

Answer 6

my ball python was horrible at eating when i first adopted him..he may just need time to become acclimated to his new environment, also i've read that captive smakes get most of there exercise from being handled..i would acclimate the snake with your scent before attempting this( wear a clean shirt, i do overnight, then put it in the cage and on top of it's hide so it associates security with your scent) for a day, perhaps the guy at the pet store handled him more, resulting in better feeding schedule..

Answer 7

He's not hungry! Wait a while. How would you like if it if someone made you eat and you are full? ;D