My snake NEEDS to eat

[RedSidedSPR]

Exactly. He should be fine. Turn the light off, or set it on a timer.

[Mommy2many]

Try baby earthworms too. I wouldn't worry about him right now. I have some here that are'nt eating right now. I just keep offering every few dyas or so. Water is definitely required. Keep it fresh. You could also try a small amount of salmon. You never know what these squiggles will like!

[ConcinusMan]

I would turn off any supplemental heat while you're gone, if your house will stay at 60-70 degrees. I'm sure your snake will be fine. They can handle it. Honestly.

[RedSidedSPR]

That's what i said. Heat off. He can definitely handle it.

I know how you feel, though. My baby didn't eat at first.. And than i had to leave them... but seriously, he should be fine.

[RedSidedSPR]

I have a question and a suggestion(s)

I just looked at the pic, and obviously he's eaten. Very big. (for a baby). Did you catch him, or buy him. if you bought him, than the guy probably fed him, unless he caught and sold. If not, ask him what and how he fed.

Also, you mentioned putting the pinky on a rock. Try holding it in his face. move it around, if he moves, keep it in his face. TOUCH HIM with it. Gently bump his nose with it. In a way, harass him with it, but not in a harassing way

Often they won't eat it if it's in the water bowl etc. You gotta GIVE it to him.

Also... GUPPIES. Guppies in the face is hard to resist... that tadpole you tried.. was it in the water bowl?

Something to try, if you haven't already.

[Bart]

Yes, he can eat swordtails. They are closely related to guppies, but are little bit bigger.

My Kleo eats them like crazy.

[AnnaBanana]

The tadpole was in the water bowl. I did try holding the pinky in his face, but it still didnt work.
I dont think hes big enough to eat swordtails and my Petco doesnt have guppies!

[kibakiba]

If you can stomach it, cut a sword tail in half and try pushing it in his face. It might seem cruel but it's either your snake possibly eating it, or the fish's life.

[RedSidedSPR]

Look elsewhere for the guppies.

CHOPPING FISH IS NOT GROSS. Unlike pinkies... there is NO guts...

[Bart]

Nah, swordtails aren't SO big. My Kleo's is a eastern ribbon snake and they are very thin, probably thinner than your garter. Alas, your baby should eat it without any problem.