funny yet sad feeding attempt...

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Originally Posted by rebelrachel13

Okay, there is no need for this type of conflict. I don't understand why things like this always turn into fights. HaikyFin -- this isn't YouTube comments, it's a forum. I see no need for correcting the OP's grammar the way you did. It's impertinent to the topic and very rude.

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I agree that he was harsh, but I also found this very hard to read.

It is good that this didn't devovle into a flame war though.

If you're that squeamish with the rodents, why did you buy a rodent eating pet? Why didn't you buy one that was eating F/T?

You mention 'disposing' of the food when the snake refuses. If your using a glue trap to remove them from the tank, I'm really disturbed by the thought of how you 'get rid' of them. What did you do to the mouse after you stuck it to a trap? What was the problem using leather gloves and 2 hands to grab it again?

You're obviously entitled to disagree, but since this is a discussion forum I'm entitled to share the opinion that you're pursuing the wrong hobby for yourself. Do yourself the favor and pass the snake on to someone who is comfortable providing proper care for both the snake and its feeders. They are sacrificing their life so your pet can eat, voluntary or not. The least you could do is treat them humanely.

It's normal for adult males to go off food over the winter, but they should pick up eating in the late spring, and develop a real appetite at that point. May be time to try rats again!

If his appetite does NOT pick up significantly, then it should be vet time, for a fecal check. Once he's back on food, a 5 day schedule should be great--pack the food on, as much as he will eat, since he is likely to fast next winter, too.

MrLang

Where do i start, with you. First you say "If you're that squeamish with the rodents, why did you buy a rodent eating pet?" Without loosing my temper and saying things that will make me the bad guy here, i will just say this, the same reason why i joined the army in a time of war. Just like your stupid comment, people used to ask me the same stupid question, instead of going to school or getting some other job, why get a job where you will be sent to war and be blown up? Unfortunately i joined not just for the benefits but to be able to say that i made a SACRIFICE and fought to defend the freedoms of "people" like you. When i say unfortunately i do not mean i regret my time in the army, i say i regret when i encounter stupid ignorant people, and not just you, just any general scum bag i meet, that makes me question "wow, did i really sacrifice the possibility of loosing my life to defend people like this?

I like BP's, i dont like rodents, the joy of owning a BP outweighs the SACRIFICE of having to deal with a rodent once a week. Understand? Its called a making sacrifices.

you say "You mention 'disposing' of the food when the snake refuses. If your using a glue trap to remove them from the tank, I'm really disturbed by the thought of how you 'get rid' of them. What did you do to the mouse after you stuck it to a trap? I only used the glue trap deal once, which is why i made the post cuz it was a funny situation. And here is the best one "They are sacrificing their life so your pet can eat, voluntary or not. The least you could do is treat them humanely. "

Wow, if u care so much about being humane to mice, , WHY DO YOU OWN A MOUSE EATING PET, THAT BITES AND STRANGLES A MOUSE TO DEATH TO SURVIVE?


and last but not least "Do yourself the favor and pass the snake on to someone who is comfortable providing proper care for both the snake and its feeders."

do YOURSELF a favor and be like those PETA folks that dont wear fur and protest the sale of leather and fur, and give away your rodent murdering pet to somebody else, since clearly you care so much of the life and "humane" treatment of rodent.

Sorry guys, first i get a "borderline abuse" and now this guy? one can only endure so much before just loosing it and being angry. :mad:



Wingeswolfpsion,

yeh he has picked up his appetite alot, its just he did this one refusal, i mean he did take down 3 mouses within a 11 or so day period so its not odd that he did refuse, and today he did take down another mouse with authority, ill probably try next week a rat to see what happens, but im not posting any more on this thread, im starting to get more stressed out than my BP with some of the "people" making stupid comments.

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Originally Posted by FrankieCarbone

MrLang

Where do i start, with you. First you say "If you're that squeamish with the rodents, why did you buy a rodent eating pet?" Without loosing my temper and saying things that will make me the bad guy here, i will just say this, the same reason why i joined the army in a time of war. Just like your stupid comment, people used to ask me the same stupid question, instead of going to school or getting some other job, why get a job where you will be sent to war and be blown up? Unfortunately i joined not just for the benefits but to be able to say that i made a SACRIFICE and fought to defend the freedoms of "people" like you. When i say unfortunately i do not mean i regret my time in the army, i say i regret when i encounter stupid ignorant people, and not just you, just any general scum bag i meet, that makes me question "wow, did i really sacrifice the possibility of loosing my life to defend people like this?

I like BP's, i dont like rodents, the joy of owning a BP outweighs the SACRIFICE of having to deal with a rodent once a week. Understand? Its called a making sacrifices.

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I respect what you have done for our country. I don't see how that sacrifice is even close to being on the same level as dealing with a rodent once a week... The things you probably saw and you are squeamish about a rodent? I don't get it. I guess as you said, you joined up for the benefits and to be able to tell people you did, not out of a sense of dedication to the country. If that was it I would have thought that would have been the first thing in the list.

Finally, I will recommend with the heaviest of sarcasm that you use Snake Sausages, delicious and nutritious.

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Originally Posted by HaikyFin

He should be eating rats - which are far easier to handle. Mice are the biggest pain - I hate them. A rat I don't mind handling at all, you rarely get biters, and most are extremely friendly and almost sweet.

You need to bump this snake up to rats. You're underfeeding the heck out of him - and you say he's losing weight. A medium sized rat every two weeks or so is where he should be (experts should check me on this), it's borderline abuse to underfeed this guy like that.

If the mice scare you, why don't you feed f/t? And please make your posts more literate. It's ridiculous, your punctuation, when you prove yourself capable of using words like "significantly", "justified" and "disposing" correctly. You're clearly not dumb, stop typing like you are. (Harsh, perhaps, but there is no excuse for it)

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Man, you need to chill. Yeah he could be feeding a med. Rat, but mice are great for problem feeders. It isn't abuse, so shut it! :rage: Second of all, who cares about the grammar. He wasn't asking how to write. He was telling a story, I'd guess that's why you decided to let your curiosity get the better of you. So quit your pettifogging and your criticism. Don't talk as if you're his hierarchy. This transcendental-type arrogance pisses me off!!! He's not inferior to you my majesty, so don't control him! It's a forum, not a 3 page essay to Mark Twain!!!

mackynz

i did not bring that up to compare, its just when he said "why own a snake when u dont like rodents" it reminds me so much of when people used to ask me "why join the army when u can die" Im not saying its in the same level, its just something that popped in my head right away, because when i was 21 and enlisted, everybody and there mother was asking me the same question, i just kept hearing the same question over and over, why did get into such a dangerous job when u have so many options. And when i bought my third BP (after not owning one for years) i was also hearing the same question. "hey, arent u afraid of rats? how are you gonna buy a BP when your afraid of rats bro??" Same thing here.

And like i said it wasent just the benefits, it was the fact that i can say i contributed to something. I stood out in society. I went above and beyong if you will. That was very important to me, if not just as important as the benefits (i.e my family being taken care of)

wow, this post is really getting way of the subject.

Everyone leave the guy alone, okay! He is another guy that loves the snakes, but not the rodents. Wow, that sure is shocking isn't it?!!! That was sarcastic!!! Just quit the instigating. Quit picking' on other people, and leave. I'm assuming there's a no cursing rule on the forum. I would love this forum because people give great advice and comments; but, there are a lot of jerks that just criticize and judge. You aren't any better than anyone else! So quit being arrogant, and SHUT UP!!!:rage:

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mackynz

i did not bring that up to compare, its just when he said "why own a snake when u dont like rodents" it reminds me so much of when people used to ask me "why join the army when u can die" Im not saying its in the same level, its just something that popped in my head right away, because when i was 21 and enlisted, everybody and there mother was asking me the same question, i just kept hearing the same question over and over, why did get into such a dangerous job when u have so many options. And when i bought my third BP (after not owning one for years) i was also hearing the same question. "hey, arent u afraid of rats? how are you gonna buy a BP when your afraid of rats bro??" Same thing here.

And like i said it wasent just the benefits, it was the fact that i can say i contributed to something. I stood out in society. I went above and beyong if you will. That was very important to me, if not just as important as the benefits (i.e my family being taken care of)

wow, this post is really getting way of the subject.

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I misunderstood you then, I apologize. It came across as you being one of those people who signs up for show. Some of us are quick to anger, and I apologize.

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I misunderstood you then, I apologize. It came across as you being one of those people who signs up for show. Some of us are quick to anger, and I apologize.

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there is no need to apologize, its cool. If anything i should be apologizing because im the one keeping this going, i should have just let these guys say the things they said and just kept quite and let the post die, i let my anger get to me, and i fired back.

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I would love this forum because people give great advice and comments; but, there are a lot of jerks that just criticize and judge. You aren't any better than anyone else! So quit being arrogant, and SHUT UP!!!

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yes! whats going on here, i remember a year or so back when i REALLY had some dumb questions, i would always get a great response from the people on this forum, i don't know if some of these guys are new members or something, but boy, they are quick to insult you and say u dont know what you are doing. I mean wow, im hearing "abuser" and "give your BP to somebody who knows better" damn, these guys are something else. What ever happened to "you did this and that wrong and here is how u fix it".