Re: A new way to convert a mouser to rat?? maybe??
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Originally Posted by
Lizardlicks
Buddy of mine swears by it. My technique is a little different. Feed what the snake is used to (mice) until it hits a shed cycle. Skip that feeding, even if they would normally eat during a shed, or they've finished shedding by feeding day. Offer them the new prey item while they're on empty on the week after. Scent it with a mouse (by rubbing the rat feeder with a mouse F/T or dirty mouse bedding) for better success.
Thx for the advice probably gonna try both of them
Re: A new way to convert a mouser to rat?? maybe??
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Lizardlicks
Buddy of mine swears by it. My technique is a little different. Feed what the snake is used to (mice) until it hits a shed cycle. Skip that feeding, even if they would normally eat during a shed, or they've finished shedding by feeding day. Offer them the new prey item while they're on empty on the week after. Scent it with a mouse (by rubbing the rat feeder with a mouse F/T or dirty mouse bedding) for better success.
THIS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Only i wouldn't skip a feeding, i would offer it (rat) warmed really well scented with mouse and concentrate scenting the head of the rat solely. Especially if we are referring to hatchlings and juveniles.
