i got given my snake by a friend, and it had just shed its skin, not sure how old it is but its 4 and 1/2 foot long. Ive tried it with a frozen mouse which it took no interest in at all so a gace it a small live mouse which it killed but didnt eat. It hasnt ate for about 6 weeks now, it also has a lump at its end which looks like food that hasnt digested but im not sure wheteher they do have a lump there anyway. I do not live near a vet with reptile experiance and i am very worried about it now, please could someone help, either by posting answers on here or to my email morris_michelle@hotmail.com

Thank you

ok ok. First of all, did you handle this corn right after you got it? If so that's bad, you need to give it at least 4 days before you handle it. Second, if your snake wont take to frozen mice, and i know this sounds nasty but, take a very sharp blade and slice open the skull, the scent of brain is enticing to a snake ><. Third, do you know what the gender of your snake is? and about this lump...can you post a picture of the snake and a close-up of the lump? That will help us all in trying to determine what is wrong. Also, what is the substrate ur using? the temperatures both in the warm hide, the cool hide, and the ambiant air? Keep us all posted^^

hi, thank you for the reply

im sorry but i dont have a digital camera but i will try to get the use of one. i didnt handle the snake only to pu tit in its tank. im not sure what gender the snake is.i have managed to find a vet with reptile experiance so i have made an appointment so hopefully i will find out if the snake is ok, it is still really active though so i think its ok. will let you know

Keep us posted and good luck.