Feeding time?

I got a new bp on Saturday and attempted to feed on Sunday, she ate right away. It doesn't hurt to try it.

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Originally Posted by Manglewantsmacaroni

I'll try. Should I defrost the mouse in a plastic bag with hot water?
I know not to microwave the mouse.
Should I put her in another cage for it?
Should I use a snake hook?
Any other tips? thanks.

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If she is 2-3 years old she should be able to handle small to medium rats depending on her girth.

We bought ours last Sunday and it ate the next day no problem. Today is feeding day again. We defrost ours in hot water then use tongs to dangle the mouse. It worked last week, we'll see if it works again this week.

I feed mine in their enclosure that they are happy And settled in. My older girls get upset if you change their stuff so feeding in another cage would be too stressful for them. I defrost mine in the snake room for a few hours until defrosted all the way through. Then I warm them up with the hair dryer, especially the head that they target first. I use feeding prongs holding the rat by the back of the neck and move it slowly around. Once they strike and wrap I take a few gentle tugs on a leg to simulate the rat struggling making the snake tighten up. I then cover the tub with a towel and leave them for an hour. So far this works great for me.


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