Generally within a week or two after a moult your snake will commence feeding again.

3) Boredom

Some more fussy snakes will for no obvious reason sometimes stop feeding simply because they're getting bored with what you're feeding. So try "mixing it up" a little. Feeding mice? Try gerbils or hamsters. Try a different time of day, or size of prey item.

4) Not Stimulating

Sometimes a prey item you give simply won't "do it" for your snake. It won't elicit the feeding response. It may be that the prey item isn't warm enough (many snakes, such as Ball Pythons have heat sensors which will tell them how warm a prey item is) and a warm prey item will also give off a stronger smell attracting the interest of your snake.

You've no doubt seen the response in the past when you feed your snake and he or she comes out of it's hide, waving around it's head, perfectly aware there's something to eat around but not being totally sure exactly where it is yet.

So try warming up the food before giving it. I place the food into a clear plastic food bag and sit it in warm water for 20-30 minutes to warm it through thoroughly then give it to the snake.

Sprays are also available to increase the "mouse-like" smell of prey items and so increase the attractive smells given off which encourage your snake to feed.

Keep an eye on all these factors and most snakes will rapidly begin feeding again with no nasty end results.

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