Re: How do i get a nervous ball to relax?
Couple of thoughts:
- Try mice fuzzies. I’ve had baby BPs refuse rat pups and gobble up mice fuzzies and even adult mice.
- As a hide for my baby Ball Pythons, I use a 4-inch clay pot (upside down) with a notch chipped away in the rim – just big enough for him/her to enter through. Make sure the drainage hole in the bottom of the pot is blocked or plugged so they don’t stick their heads up through the opening and get stuck. I had that happen the first time I used did this and it scared the life out of me!) I now use heavy rocks or sticks to block/plug the holes. (Also use a NEW pot). This provides a secure/safe place for them, because they can feel the pot on all sides as they curl up. It's also dark and had the natural feel of cool stone. You’d be surprised how long they will use this size pot too. My baby BPs love them and will prefer them whenever they are given a choice. I’ve had shy babies that only stuck their heads out of the pot to feed and never ventured out until they were much older and almost outgrown the pot. Now they are well adjusted and very friendly and eating like there’s no tomorrow.
- Being nocturnal or evening hunters, I always try to feed in the evening when most of my BPs are out and about. One or two hours after nightfall.
I hate problem feeders and I’ve had to assist feed two babies so far. Not fun. I was ready to give up on one baby until I tried the live fuzzy mouse. It was a fluke that I was in a pet store the one day they had them for sale! It’s amazing how just the simplest change can make all the difference.
I’m no expert, but these are things that have worked for me.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Andy
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