Snakes Incorporated

[x.randomhero.x]

ive just bougt my first childrens python on the the 12/9/06 it has eaten 2 live skinks but will not eat frozen pinkies or fuzzies ?? any help would b great

Thanks Daniel.....

[Autoshoty]

im pretty sure that it should....post some pics of it if u get a chance id love to see it.

[Snakes Incorporated]

x.randomhero.x you may have to feed live and see what happens.

[Letti]

Not sure where you are but please try not to feed skinks, as they are full of worms and of no nutritional value to your pythons.  Are there any other reptile keepers close by that could help you out?
Was the python eating before you got it?
What temp are you keeping it at?
Also covering it up with a teatowel or something might help if it is somewhere where there is a lot of movement.  Not sure either if you are handling it but I made the mistake with my first....handling twice a day before I had established a feeding pattern.  Consequently she didnt eat for the first 6 weeks that I had her.
There are lots of reasons as to why she may not be eating, just have to sort them out
Hope some of the above info has helped

[shadi11]

sometimes you have to get lizard scent spray for them. or rub a anole or skink on them for the childrens to eat them. actually the food of choice is typically a anole not a skink.. They tend to be pretty picky eaters. and also like the above poster said May need to try live pinkies.
and also answering the questions above would help. Theres lots of feeding ideas out there that i can give you

[ReptileMan27]

Like said above, I would reccomend scenting a mouse or rat with a skink, just rub the rodent against the skink, if that works, do that a for awhile and then eventually stop scenting and you should be good. Good luck

[x.randomhero.x]

hey guys it alright now she eating now she just needed a little time to settle in.  she just about to shed soon aswel. i will post some pics soon

cheers for all the advice

daniel.........

[shadi11]

Thats great to hear