ribbon snake not eating

[Starling96]

im new to this site
and i have a ribbon that hasnt eaten for a week any tips

[Stefan-A]

Wait another week.

It's not uncommon for them to refuse food for a week, or several weeks for that matter. It's seasonal, too.

[RedSidedSPR]

Is he new and never eaten? Or has he just stopped eating? If he's stopped you got nothing to worry about, it happens a lot. They always have a reason.

Remember they can go months without eating

[Mommy2many]

Welcome! Would love to see pictures of your snake. As stated before me, did you just get him or did he just stop eating for you?

[Starling96]

hey guys thanks for all the replies
ill post pics when i find my camera
and he's new
i let him settle for a week but ive tried trout minnows worms and tapdoles and nthing.
but im not new to snakes.
my rat snakes an errctic feeder.

[guidofatherof5]

Nice to have you on the forum.
Give your snake some time and he/she will probably start before you know it.
I'll be getting my first Ribbon snake in the next couple of weeks.
It's an adoption/rescue snake.

[Starling96]

Thanks
and thats cool
what else should i try feeding him?

[RedSidedSPR]

guppies are the best food for ribbons. They're mostly fish eaters. But I think they eat other stuff too... dunno I only have garters.

[guidofatherof5]

guppies are the best food for ribbons. They're mostly fish eaters. But I think they eat other stuff too... dunno I only have garters.

Ribbons are garters.
But I know what you mean.
Western Ribbon Snake - Caresheets
Eastern Ribbon Snake - Caresheets

[RedSidedSPR]

I know but they eat a little differently. More fish-exclusive.