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  • 09-29-2017, 11:08 AM
    GpBp
    Re: Switching girl to F/T from live?
    Yeah, I was thinking I should. I really do like those 2 girls though.. but if it really is that hard to switch then I probably will just look for a different snake. :)
  • 09-29-2017, 11:11 AM
    Kira
    Yes, I highly recommend not buying either of these snakes if you are not willing to give even one live meal. My friends ball python was stuck on live for a YEAR. Personally that's not something I would want to deal with. I assure you that you will find other pretty snakes that are eating f/t :)
  • 09-29-2017, 11:14 AM
    GpBp
    Re: Switching girl to F/T from live?
    So assist-feeding wouldn't be ok for a snake less than a year? I feel like doing that for a couple weeks maybe would surely get her going...
    And there is still that chance she'll take it just fine.. :confuzd:
  • 09-29-2017, 11:24 AM
    MissterDog
    Honestly if you don't want to risk live or are even willing to accept live as an outcome get a bp that's already an established f/t eater. Don't bank on a possibility with no guarantee because some snakes just don't switch and if you want to buy the snakes mentioned you MUST accept that as a possible outcome and commit to it. This is for the well being of the snake NOT your personal ideals.

    Assist feeding should only be a last resort when the snake doesn't eat on their own terms, not a situation that you forced them into for your own selfish reasons.

    This isn't about if you are comfortable with live this is about what the snake needs and what is best for them. If you cant handle live and would rather stress your snake into being forced into f/t look for a different bp.

    There are plenty of other snakes I'm sure you'll find that are similar and on f/t. Who knows maybe you'll fine some cuties you like better! Way less stressful for you and your bps that way and everyone is happy :)
  • 09-29-2017, 11:51 AM
    GpBp
    Re: Switching girl to F/T from live?
    Alright! Thank you so much! Goodbye little champagne pastel lol :rolleyes:
  • 09-29-2017, 12:27 PM
    Tayla
    Re: Switching girl to F/T from live?
    My new ball python was only eating live when I got her and I just took a frozen and put it in a disposable bowl with no water or anything and let it sit on top of her cage for like 4 hours while it thaws. After it was completely thawed I hit the head of the mouse with a blow dryer for like 3-4 minutes, she took it immediately. Maybe that would work for you..
  • 09-29-2017, 01:03 PM
    GpBp
    Re: Switching girl to F/T from live?
    Thank you!! I'll defiantly try that if I end up getting her! :D
  • 09-29-2017, 01:10 PM
    Kira
    Uh I thought you already decided not to get her? It's really not a good idea if you can't consider giving her even a single live meal. What if she doesn't switch and assist feeding her doesn't work? What's your plan?
  • 09-29-2017, 01:13 PM
    Joci
    Re: Switching girl to F/T from live?
    I agree with Kira, it's a little too risky to count on her switching
  • 09-29-2017, 01:13 PM
    GpBp
    Re: Switching girl to F/T from live?
    I don't know. Sorry :( I said I'm not but I really love her patterning and colors and she seems just perfect... I will think over it. :worry: She's beautiful and a great price! It's just hard to decide. Sorry I don't mean to be dramatic!! :depressed
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