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izzy my redtail boa

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Question
ok where to start, he is wrinkled from lossing body mass, so i tried using a pinky, he nomally at hoppers, he shows no interest in it. i took him to a friend that knows alot about snakes and he told me it was hopeless he is to far gone. i don't want to belive it. how do i try to force feed him?

Answer
Jayme,
   If the snake is alive, it is never too late. However, in my experience, force feeding is only for true experts. I consider myself and expert and I now longer do it. If done incorrectly, it IS a death sentence for the snake. Please take Izzy to an exotic animal vet ASAP.