Feeding my baby Ball *help*

Oh not a problem, lots of folks don't feed live for a lot of different reasons. I don't advocate one over the other, whatever works and the snake is healthy and happy and the owner is comfortable with the feeding routine is good as far as I'm concerned.

We've had our snakes on both mice and rats and all types of feeding methods and they all did pretty well other than the occasional one that was very specific in it's likes and dislikes. Ball pythons are known to be pretty prey specific and very routine oriented, so sometimes we humans just have to adjust to the snakes (they sure aren't about to adjust to us anymore than they have to LOL).

We're still new to this ball python hobby in so many ways. Hopefully you'll find this forum a great, ongoing resource for you as much as we've found it to be.


~~Jo~~

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Originally Posted by DJCraziAce

Thanks for not answering my question, Rabernet.

Next.

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That was not necessary. :no:

As for your snake, driving with a snake loose in the car is a bad idea for so many reasons. First and most importantly is HEAT!! I don't transport my snake unless it is in a secure container, and then it's wrapped in electric blanket which I monitor to make sure the temps stay as stable as possible. Secondly, you should have all of your attention on the road, and not monitoring your animal. Please consider these things when you have to transport your animal.

I can agree with Jo on the Mouse Factory. They are excellent to work with. Wonderful. You may find your animal may not accept f/t immediately. I had one animal that required a couple live feedings, to get the routine of feeding down. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by DJCraziAce

Thanks for not answering my question, Rabernet.

Next.

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:confused: I thought I did answer your question of if anyone wanted to split 50/50 and I said that no I did not need to.

Yes, I did comment that having them ride around on the rearview mirror probably wasn't the best idea - but I did answer your question. :)

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

That was not necessary. :no:

As for your snake, driving with a snake loose in the car is a bad idea for so many reasons. First and most importantly is HEAT!! I don't transport my snake unless it is in a secure container, and then it's wrapped in electric blanket which I monitor to make sure the temps stay as stable as possible. Secondly, you should have all of your attention on the road, and not monitoring your animal. Please consider these things when you have to transport your animal.

I can agree with Jo on the Mouse Factory. They are excellent to work with. Wonderful. You may find your animal may not accept f/t immediately. I had one animal that required a couple live feedings, to get the routine of feeding down. Good luck.

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Yea, some people shrug on the mirror idea, some don't.

My mirror is heated and my snake does NOT move at all from there. Quite funny actually

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Originally Posted by DJCraziAce

Yea, some people shrug on the mirror idea, some don't.

My mirror is heated and my snake does NOT move at all from there. Quite funny actually

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Really it's not funny at all. You can't keep an eye on the snake and the road at the same time. It may seem cool and not a big deal, but if you end up in an accident it won't. I think there needs to be a degree of responsibility while operating a motor vechile. It's really just not worth the risk, when putting the snake in a bag or container is so simple. :rolleyes:

In the end it's your snake and your decision no matter the good advice given here regarding snakes loose in vehicles. I don't think it's a very responsible idea as far as your or the snake's safety, to say nothing of the other vehicles on the roadway. Sometimes the things we do or decisions we make as keepers of snakes should they turn out wrong, cause a ripple effect throughout a community which ends up affecting other snake owners. Just something to think about.....

I did however miss your response to rabernet and would remind you that she was only expressing the same concern and doing so in a polite manner. I'm sure you intend to extend the same courtesy back to her in your future posts.


~~Jo~~

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Originally Posted by DJCraziAce

the vet who said the snake was very content in that spot of the car.

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I'm sure.

-adam