Problem with eating..

Hey guys how are you?
so in the last 2 weeks my python started having problem catching the mice :\
I looked for any left over shed but I found nothing... do you have any idea why does it happens?

Hi,

Can you describe what the problem looks like in a little more detail?

Does she strike at it and miss or hit but not bite and coil round it?

Does she just not strike at it at all?

How are you feeding - just run us through how you prepare and offer the food etc.

That might help us get a clearer idea of what is actually going on from a snake eyes view. :snake:


dr del

Well this is what I do.. I take the mice out of the freezer and put it in a little cap by the terrarium for a good 45 min.
then I simply grab the mice with the tongs by the tail and I let my snake see it
what happens is that it takes him like 2-3 times to catch it.
he strikes and when he catch it he raps around the mice, it's just that he never missed before.. only like 2 weeks ago it started

Hmmm,

Have you tried heating the head up a little more? It gives them a nice clear target.

Is she coming into a shed cycle?

You could also try holding the mouse by the shoulders instead of the tail - sometimes when they strike it just swings out of the way of the teeth when held by the tail.

Hopefully some of those help.


dr del

Okay I understand :) I'll try it..
maybe you are right and she hit it but can't grab it because it moves...
thanks again :)