how to switch to f/t rats.
Hello, i am wanting to switch from live rats to frozen rats. I have tried to get my bp's to eat f/t rats with no luck, whats the easiest way to get them to accept them? Thank you in advanced.
Re: how to switch to f/t rats.
I basically thaw mine the same way. A couple of things you can do to help with the pre-scenting is thaw the prey in close proximity to the enclosures. I use a pan to thaw mine in because it's easier to carry back and forth from the bathroom without spilling hot water everywhere. And the other thing is when you are using the blow dryer to heat the rat, aim it towards the enclosure so you are blowing that sweet, hot, rat stink at them. That will get them interested. I use feed tongs to hold the rat by the scruff of the neck and present the rat about 4-6 inches in front of the snake, give it a little zombie dance, and let the snake come to it.
If that doesn't work, you can try laying the rat about 2-3 inches in front of the hide, shut off the lights and leave the snake alone. I have to occassionally do this with a couple of mine when they are in shed, and they usually will eat sometime during the night.
And sometimes, you may have to resort to Tough Love... Good Luck.