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  • 09-30-2011, 05:15 PM
    Toddnkaya
    feeding attempt failing/questions?
    I gave my snake a small hopper today. Very tiny mouse , eyes closed, barely moving, but he had some hair, and is still alive. My snake actually was exploring and had his head right over the mouse at one point.
    I am new here, so I have a few questions?
    The snake is about 6 weeks old and his chart said he ate 4 times, small mice before I got him.( live) I have had him in his new home for about 5 days, but it has been a week since he ate.
    Should I try with some tongs now? How long should I wait before I take the mouse out? How long should I wait before I try again? I am thinking the mouse was not nearly active enough. Maybe slightly biggger small mouse next time?Thanks,
    Todd
  • 09-30-2011, 05:20 PM
    llovelace
    You gave it a fuzzy/crawler, try giving it a hopper.
  • 09-30-2011, 06:27 PM
    Toddnkaya
    Thanks, will try a hopper in a day or two.
  • 10-01-2011, 06:36 PM
    Toddnkaya
    Re: feeding attempt failing/questions?
    He ate hopper just as you said.
    Thanks
    very cool to watch him swallow it down!
  • 10-01-2011, 06:43 PM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    Before offering again wait 5 to 7 days, offering to often will only lead to more refusal, and in the mean time make sure your husbandry is on spot and no handling.
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