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Corn Snake not feeding

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Question
hi.  I purchased a hatchling corn in July, he was feeding when I got him but has only ate once since and that was end of August. I try him with a pinky every 5 days or so but still no joy. I've tried braining the pinky, confining the corn in a small container with the pinky (only to find him curled up with the pinky)and nothing seem to work, I had him in my had with a pinky and he shows no interest what so ever in it.  He's seem fine otherwise, active, fast, climbs and had a complete shed.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
Has he lost any weight? He is still drinking normally? It's a possibility that he is just being a stubborn baby like they are so often.

Since you have seem to have tried almost every avenue, then the only other option would be force feeding. I don't highly recommend this, as I usually save it as a last resort. If he is still as active, it may not be a problem. Keep trying to feed him every 5 days or so, but unless he starts losing weight, being lethargic or not drinking, then that would be a time to try it.