Sons new ball ate this morning!

If you can't find large enough mice can you feed two at a time? Live?

A small mouse can do the same damage as a rat. You shod try per killed or frozen/thawed. Using tongs or hemostats to make movement. If they are not interested leave it in front of the hide box turn the lights out. A mouse can take an eye out quickly.

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Originally Posted by BPro927

A small mouse can do the same damage as a rat. You shod try per killed or frozen/thawed. Using tongs or hemostats to make movement. If they are not interested leave it in front of the hide box turn the lights out. A mouse can take an eye out quickly.

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I assume you have had an experience with a small mouse attacking your snakes eyes?

Because I have not.. and I know there are many people on this forum who do 100+ live feedings a week with no injuries...

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I assume you have had an experience with a small mouse attacking your snakes eyes?

Because I have not.. and I know there are many people on this forum who do 100+ live feedings a week with no injuries...

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Didn't want to start anything. It was recommended to leave it alone with the mouse in a private dark room. Did that and snake ate. No problem. Everyone is welcome to do what they please. There are obviously many different styles of feeding do what works for you.

kaorte- didn't mean this to come off like i was coming at you or anyone. Just don't want to start a debate here!

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Didn't want to start anything. It was recommended to leave it alone with the mouse in a private dark room. Did that and snake ate. No problem. Everyone is welcome to do what they please. There are obviously many different styles of feeding do what works for you.

kaorte- didn't mean this to come off like i was coming at you or anyone. Just don't want to start a debate here!

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I know you didn't mean to start anything. I believe what you did was perfectly fine.

What I don't like is that a bunch of people coming in here and telling you that what you did was wrong. Because clearly it is not.

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I know you didn't mean to start anything. I believe what you did was perfectly fine.

What I don't like is that a bunch of people coming in here and telling you that what you did was wrong. Because clearly it is not.

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Lol, I hear ya, I've learned in a quick time everyone has an opinion on how everyone else should do something. I've been lucky to get some great advice from people I know and trust and they are right on pace with what you have stated. Thank you
sean

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Lol, I hear ya, I've learned in a quick time everyone has an opinion on how everyone else should do something. I've been lucky to get some great advice from people I know and trust and they are right on pace with what you have stated. Thank you
sean

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That's good. :) Keep doin what you are doin!

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Always a great feeling when they eat their first meal with you. It isn't recommended to walk away when feeding live. Most keepers supervise to ensure the live prey doesn't go looking for a meal itself.

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Guess I need to clarify. I wasn't scolding the OP for leaving the room, nor did I suggest he change his practice for feeding. I congratulated him, then said it isn't RECOMMENDED to leave live prey alone with your snake. It was a statement made because in my opinion most keepers want to make sure the health of the snake is never compromised. I don't know how many posts I have read stating that the owner will standby with something to stick in the prey's mouth in case they are looking for something to bite after the snake strikes.

I choose to feed F/T, personal preference. The OP can choose to feed how he feels most comfortable.

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Guess I need to clarify. I wasn't scolding the OP for leaving the room, nor did I suggest he change his practice for feeding. I congratulated him, then said it isn't RECOMMENDED to leave live prey alone with your snake. It was a statement made because in my opinion most keepers want to make sure the health of the snake is never compromised. I don't know how many posts I have read stating that the owner will standby with something to stick in the prey's mouth in case they are looking for something to bite after the snake strikes.

I choose to feed F/T, personal preference. The OP can choose to feed how he feels most comfortable.

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No worries kensa, I know were trying to be helpful. I think the problem on forums is when people give advice based on what they have read elsewhere. I plan to switch to frozen thawed eventually. However I received advice from someone I know with a vast amount of knowledge who suggested I try this. And it worked so obviously they know what they are talking about. I do appreciate your help and insight as I'm not a snake person, yet!

Some BP's just never decide to switch to F/T, so they are obviously going to be fed live for life...I do understand what you mean about sticking something in the mouth of the prey after a coil so it doesn't bite though. Luckily my girl strikes immediately and always secures the head ;)

I too plan to eventually switch to F/T but the first month or so I plan to keep her on live because that is what the breeder fed. After she is very well adjusted, then I will try the switch :)