snake feeding

my snake want eat the onthowd mice so how do i get him to eat it

hmm won't eat thawed eh.

did you do the ratty dance? using forceps you grab the rat behind its front legs and simulate a live prey for the snake to be fooled by.

another method is scenting enclosure before introducing prey item. some rat or mouse bedding in the tank to get your python in feed mode so once the rat is introduced the snake will go for it.

another method of coaxing your snake to accepting thawed rodents is to prekill so its more fresh smelling to the snake

someone will offer better more hands on advice since i feed live

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Originally Posted by jesse1684

my snake want eat the onthowd mice so how do i get him to eat it

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What did you do when you tried it?

Details details details!!!!

i held it by the tail and shook it to try to get him to eat it

I heat my prekilled(when they have cooled down) a little in a tupperware tub and a blow dryer. I don't cook em just give a little heat signature. Works for me.

How long have you had the snake? Has he eaten before?

i have had the snake for one year and 3 months yes he has ate before but live mice

I put the mouse in a plastic bag and in a ziploc bowl with the lid on in hot water for about 25 minutes and then just stick it under the heat lamp for about 30 seconds and he seemed to enjoy his first meal. I hope this helps...

Since you say "thawed" mouse but don't talk about warming it up, my first guess is you didn't have it warm enough. A mouse's normal body temperature is a little bit higher than a human's.

I agree with Heather, we need more details about what you do to be able to give you better help.

it has been warmed up about three times and he still would not eat it but my other snakes ate his mice