If a stubborn adult Western Hognose misses several meals, what is one practical tactic suggested to reset its appetite?

Temporarily moving to a smaller, more easily consumable prey item for one feeding

Dealing with an adult Western Hognose Snake that enters a prolonged fasting period due to pickiness requires strategic management rather than aggressive feeding attempts. If husbandry parameters are confirmed to be perfect, forcing a large meal might increase stress if rejected again. A practical, temporary measure involves scaling down the prey size for a single feeding session, switching to an item that is smaller and easier for the snake to consume successfully. The goal here is not to significantly increase overall caloric intake, but rather to successfully get *something* into the snake's system to alleviate stress from fasting, with the plan to return to the regular, appropriate prey size during the next scheduled interval.