corn snake not eating

[johnny.5]

i have been given a 4' corn snake . i have had it for a week now and it has not eaten . its quite active but not eaten its mouse . is this normal ?

[sara3]

hello Jimbo. my son has a corn snake (a young one) and he only eats once a week. wait a couple of days then try again. the "food" most be defrosted but don't touch it with your hands. if the smell human, they will want to bite human!

[johnny.5]

thanks xara

[Jugglering]

You will know when the snake is hungry Johnny.. it will appear to be *yawning* - ie it opens its jaw up very wide.