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Feeding a juvenile California King Snake

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Question
This is my California King Snake
This is my California  
Hi Kevin I am really worry about my juvenile female California King snake. I have try everything but nothing have worked  She just wont eat! I have a 10 inches tank for her the temp. is always around 80 to 90 degrees and she have water and a place to find. She drinks water every day and she is so active but extremely docile. I can't complain her attitude towards people when they are around and when they are touching her is really incredible. She doesn't bite she doesn't try to escape instead she just stays calm and doesn't move for people to appreciate her. Everything about her is perfect just that she wont eat! Please I need your help!

Answer
Romina,
    Try rat pinkys instead of mice pinkys. Call the breeder or store and see if they can get her to eat. You dont say how long you have had the snake, but a lot of pet stores sell snakes that won't eat on a regular basis and then provide little help. If all else fails, get some names of an exotic animal vet and see what they can do. The snake is very small and that does not bode well in my experience. Has the snake been eating regularly before she stopped?