it is possible to coax a vine snake to accept a different type of prey by transferring the scent of its natural, common prey to the desired food. To properly transfer the scent of a lizard to a pinky or fuzzy mouse, gently wash the rodent with lukewarm water and a paper towel or cloth to reduce its scent. Once the rodent has been well-rinsed and mostly dried, place it in a deli cup with the lizard. A little bit of moisture will aid in the transfer of scent from one animal to the other. Feel free to rub the two together. Many reptiles have an extraordinary sense of smell, so the transfer should not take long and requires minimal effort.