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Mouse bit my baby.

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  • 11-23-2011, 10:58 AM
    FkNdRk
    Mouse bit my baby.
    So while feeding my Harry, my little columbian red-tail, a mouse bit her on the side of her mouth. She still ate the mouse, but now, two days later she has a little black bump on her lip. Is this something to be concerned about?
    I think I might switch to rats. Appropriately sized rats cant hurt her.
    Thanks
    Gonzo
  • 11-23-2011, 10:59 AM
    FkNdRk
    I forgot to mention that I tried to take pics, but she is not a fan of the holding still. Wiggly little worm.
  • 11-23-2011, 11:02 AM
    Skittles1101
    I'd keep an eye on it just for signs of infection, without pictures there's no way to tell how bad it is. Have you considered f/t rodents? Boas tend to eat anything, and switching shouldn't be a problem...
  • 11-23-2011, 11:02 AM
    akjadlnfkjfdkladf
    Switching from mice to rats won't solve this problem. If anything, rats get bigger and are more dangerous to the snake.

    Switching to f/t (frozen-thawed) will solve the problem.

    I'd take the snake to a vet.
  • 11-23-2011, 11:05 AM
    FkNdRk
    I will try and see if I can get a pic of it. I will try f/t on her next feeding. Would be alot easier.
  • 11-23-2011, 11:08 AM
    Skittles1101
    I know live rats are more dangerous than live mice, especially once they get bigger. My boa never hesitates for a f/t rat, they have better appetites than balls lol.
  • 11-23-2011, 11:13 AM
    FkNdRk
    Well, I prekill my rats. The method i use would not work on a mouse.
  • 11-23-2011, 03:06 PM
    boadaddy
    Re: Mouse bit my baby.
    I have two words to solve your future bite problems: cervical dislocation, a mouse goes out way easier then a rat this way because they have smaller bone structure. Boas are so easy to feed p/k or f/t to because they aren't picky, I just thaw over night and feed the next day without the need to warm up the rodents and all of my boas eat when offered food. Good luck bud :D
  • 11-23-2011, 03:43 PM
    rperry03
    My experience is that mice will bite and are more aggressive than rats.
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