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Young snake and feeding.

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  • 11-08-2017, 11:22 AM
    Quahog
    Aw, don't worry, you'll get it! I second thawing her food near her enclosure. After a 2-3 hour thaw, I drop the mouse hopper in a plastic bag and warm it up with hot tap water. I take it out of the bag after 20 minutes, and then I use a hair dryer on low for 10 seconds to heat up the food's head.

    I had the same issue with my baby when I got her. I was terrified and frustrated and she didn't eat for 2 weeks, this was after a really bad shed, and leaving her alone for another week. Though she did eat and I was able to get her to take a F/T, and you'll get it too!

    Between the amazing advice here and this video below, I was able to get my hatchling eating, and now she's a little piggy!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSX79DpN2b8
  • 11-08-2017, 12:01 PM
    JustinGatCat
    Re: Young snake and feeding.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Quahog View Post
    Aw, don't worry, you'll get it! I second thawing her food near her enclosure. After a 2-3 hour thaw, I drop the mouse hopper in a plastic bag and warm it up with hot tap water. I take it out of the bag after 20 minutes, and then I use a hair dryer on low for 10 seconds to heat up the food's head.

    I had the same issue with my baby when I got her. I was terrified and frustrated and she didn't eat for 2 weeks, this was after a really bad shed, and leaving her alone for another week. Though she did eat and I was able to get her to take a F/T, and you'll get it too!

    Between the amazing advice here and this video below, I was able to get my hatchling eating, and now she's a little piggy!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSX79DpN2b8

    When I feed my boy Pua, I thaw it out for a few hours and use the plastic bag in warm water method to warm it up. But Pua is such a great eater, he eats no matter what! He strikes with such force the rats tail sometimes rips off! I’m hoping Lily Dragon takes in some fashion similar to Pua


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  • 11-08-2017, 12:16 PM
    Quahog
    Whoops! I didn't realize you had another snake XD! He rips the tail off sometimes?! LOL! He's a savage feeder!

    You'll get Lily Dragon going :) She's gorgeous too BTW!
  • 11-08-2017, 02:47 PM
    JustinGatCat
    Re: Young snake and feeding.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Quahog View Post
    Whoops! I didn't realize you had another snake XD! He rips the tail off sometimes?! LOL! He's a savage feeder!

    You'll get Lily Dragon going :) She's gorgeous too BTW!


    Yup! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...968e757a6f.jpg the tail just rips off [emoji28]

    He was my first snake, and I’m so glad he’s a great feeder! And thank you! I just can’t wait to get Lily Dragon going!


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