Put a deposit down on a new snake!

Welp, she decided to turn down F/T again, and a live meal in the same day. However, it was only 3 days after another meal. It sounds like Garrick feeds his hatchings small meals real often. I am hoping she just wasnt hungry again yet. He said if he cant get her going on f/t within a week or so, he may be able to substitute her for her sister who looks identical. He planned on keeping her as a holdback, but he might be willing to let her go. I am really bummed out. I hope she changes her mind about F/T next week.

Aw, I really hope that everything turns out okay for you in the end! She's a beautiful snake <3 My new BP is from Garrick as well! It was really pleasant working with him. Best of luck with your girl, continue to keep us updated!

I will keep this thread updated! I got my first BP from Garrick. He has been great! I just wish this girl would get going on F/T. My male banana pastave I got from him has been eating since the 2nd day he got home. He even takes food while in shed. Im hoping the BEL ends up the same once she gets going!

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I will keep this thread updated! I got my first BP from Garrick. He has been great! I just wish this girl would get going on F/T. My male banana pastave I got from him has been eating since the 2nd day he got home. He even takes food while in shed. Im hoping the BEL ends up the same once she gets going!

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Hopefully! Fingers crossed for you!

Welp, Belle continues to refuse thawed food. To the point Garrick is kinda poking us towards a male BEL he has that is readily taking F/T. This snake purchase is the GFs decision, and she is absolutely dead set on a female BEL. I am open to other snakes. Garrick Has some lavenders I like a lot and also a GHI Mojave female that is absolutely beautiful. However the GF cannot be talked out of her female BEL. So, last night I was on the hunt for live feeders. I was able to find 3 pet stores in the area that had mice in stock. Unfortunately they are the companies that dont like selling rodents for reptile food. Also, one of them had a severely underweight baby ball python. It made me decide that I will never support a petco unless I am in DIRE need of something I can only get from them. I almost lost hope................................... But then, out of the darkness of like 2AM..... I randomly found a FB page for a pet store about 30min from me that says they carry live feeders for reptiles. I was a little skeptical, but I sent them a message on FB. I woke up to a message confirming that they do in fact sell all sizes of rats and mice for feeding reptiles! I am going to let Garrick know that I have access to live feeders, and I hope he will be able to ship Belle on Monday or Tuesday! :D

Live feeding is soooo much easier in my experience. The snakes tend to just strike and eat, like kids grabbing candy! Frozen/thawed is more like making kids eat Brussel sprouts! Lol!
Seriously though, I am doing 80% F/T lately and hoping for 100% for the convenience. If I had the time and patience to breed rats, I would for sure feed live. Frozen saves me money and time, as I can buy them in bulk from a local breeder and store them in the freezer.

I'm glad you were able to get the little one you wanted! I don't blame your gf, BEL are absolutely beautiful!

And with time and patience you still may be able to convert her over to F/T when she's older if that's the route you wanna go

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I wanted to just mention, I get my live feeders at the local expo (we have one once a month up the road and there are usually a couple rodent breeders who go). I usually pick up enough for the month. Maybe check and see if you have any local expos you can go to, to get in touch with rodent breeders.

She's a gorgeous lil snake, I can see why your gf has her heart set on the BEL. Good luck.


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I will keep this thread updated! I got my first BP from Garrick. He has been great! I just wish this girl would get going on F/T. My male banana pastave I got from him has been eating since the 2nd day he got home. He even takes food while in shed. Im hoping the BEL ends up the same once she gets going!

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Garrick is the best. Both my 2012 pied pair came from his collection. Grats on the gf sticking to her guns for the female BEL. Take her and give her live bc there is plenty of time for her to convert later.

I called Garrick first thing this morning, and good news!!! He is gonna be packing her up today with a nice heat pack for her trip to her new home tonight! She should be here tomorrow morning! :D

I am kind of excited to experience live feeding! I do hope to transition her to thawed eventually tho.