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  • 01-17-2011, 09:30 PM
    rdoyle
    feeding problem
    Ok here is the question. I have try 2 F/T mice on my 43 inc long BP he has not even looked at it. What I want to know should I try live mouse. He has not eaten 3 weeks. He shed last night. I am new to feeding Live.
  • 01-17-2011, 09:37 PM
    Emilio
    More info does he always eat FT for you? Some of mine take a couple days to wanna feed after a shed cycle.;)

    3 weeks is nothing to worry about especially coming off a shed.
  • 01-17-2011, 09:41 PM
    rdoyle
    I have had him for 2 weeks. the guy I got him from said that he eats both
  • 01-17-2011, 09:42 PM
    llovelace
    Try a live one, did the snake just go off feed, or did you just get it?
  • 01-17-2011, 09:44 PM
    llovelace
    ok, if he doesn't take live with the next feed, leave him completely alone for 7 days, just change out water & spot clean, then try feeding live. He ust may need some time to settle in.
  • 01-17-2011, 09:46 PM
    Emilio
    Re: feeding problem
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rdoyle View Post
    I have had him for 2 weeks. the guy I got him from said that he eats both

    Alright let him be for a couple days and try a live mouse a little smaller than its girth( widest part of its body);) Be patient it is also getting use to its new surroundings don't hound it drop the mouse in turn off the light and get out for twenty minutes.
  • 01-17-2011, 09:46 PM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    Re: feeding problem
    What is your husbandry like?

    Enclosure size?
    Temps? How do you measure them?
    Hides?
    Humidity? How do you measure it?
    Have you handled your BP?
  • 01-17-2011, 09:46 PM
    rdoyle
    OK thanks for the info
  • 01-17-2011, 10:56 PM
    Vypyrz
    Re: feeding problem
    If he will supposedly take both, I would try a small rat that weighs about 60grams...
  • 01-17-2011, 11:47 PM
    rdoyle
    Well right now no is selling any small rats. Localy i mean I dont want to order a order of small rats and he not eat them. I just talk to the other owner and he feed him live.
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