Yes, i have a set of 12 inch hemostats to do the mousey dance. I wouldnt want my bp to get my hand confused with the rat :shock:
10-14-2004, 02:54 PM
Ironhead
Monty Joe (when he was eating) could care less who was watching or what you are doing (taking pic's etc.) as long as he got to eat. Cheetah has to have it fairly dark (black light only) before he eats, you can watch from a distance...but you have to be still. Since Monty Joe had only been on f/k - f/t for only about a month before he went off feed (12 weeks now) he still needed the mousey two step before he would take it. Cheetah, just toss it in and it's a meal.
10-14-2004, 03:29 PM
First_time_herp
How long again do I have to wait before handling him after a feeding again? Is it two days?
Off Topic, :licking: What the heck is that emoticon? :shock:
10-14-2004, 04:06 PM
mlededee
i like to wait a full 48 hours before handling after feeding. as for the emoticon...well the name of it is "licking"...so i guess you can take that however you see fit :D
10-14-2004, 04:41 PM
First_time_herp
Ok, thanks!
Where am I ever going to use an emoticon of licking someone?
10-15-2004, 02:04 PM
Blink
Keep in mind that, Ball Pythons have their own personalities.
Some may not want to eat in your presence.
10-16-2004, 07:58 PM
EyeLashViper
When my Ball Pythons get the scent of mouse or rat, they start lashing at thin air in their excitement to feed. I have to be real careful taking them out of their enclosures and preparing to feed them as I do not want to get bit.Same thing with putting them back into their enclosures....I grab them by their rear quarters, well away from their heads - they are still in HUNTER/KILLER mode after they feed. Other than that they are all sweethearts with the notable exception of my big male Apok who always lets out a grumpy hiss when I bother him.....
EyeLashViper
