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I'm still trying to figure out the name of the thread.....just a big DMX fan or something? This whole thread seems odd. Weird grammar, random capital letters and so on. Is it just english isn't the op's first language? Or maybe very young?
Edit- just saw that rabernet explained the capitals, but everything else seems off.
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If you just got a new enclosure and you're struggling to reach into the top of it, I would suggest possibly looking at an alternative enclosure? Rather than trying to change the BPs feeding type based on how it's difficult for you, change the issue that's causing the difficulty :D Is the tank up on a high surface? Perhaps you could try lowering it down to a shorter shelf so that it's easier to get into. I had this problem with a 10g on my bookshelf. Impossible to reach my little Gargoyle gecko when he was on the bottom of the tank. Since then I've moved it and it's much easier. No more problems.
I'd keep your guy on F/T if possible. Why? Because it's easier for you (remove from freezer, heat and feed), cheaper for you (bulk buying ability rather than buying a portion at a time) and you can purchase larger feeders such as rats instead of multiple mice (again, saving you money). At the end of the day, I see it as a win-win-win for feeding Frozen. I love being able to come home, pull two mice for my corn snake, toss them in water to thaw and heat, then feed. I'd hate to have to deal with a live mouse, personally. They poo so much! Haha.
If you still feel your tank is too tall, perhaps try moving him into a wider and shorter rubbermaid type container? They're fairly inexpensive, might give him more 'floor' room to explore, and you wouldn't have to feel uncomfortable about approaching him from the top.
I realize you said you just bought him a new tank, but at this point it looks like it might not be well suited to your set-up, especially if it's causing you to consider changing food.
So maybe try a few changes to the tank first. Feel more comfortable with managing him in the tank and you'll both be much happier, I promise.
Also, you probably don't have to hit your snake in the face with it's food, haha. If he doesn't strike, leave it in there for him. Some snakes can be shy when eating sometimes :gj: Especially when he's been moved to a new tank, like you said. It might take him time to get comfortable and feel secure.
Keep at it with the F/T, and if you seriously want to try switching to Live for whatever reason (Some people find it more entertaining... Whatever floats your boat), just realize that switching BACK to F/T is much harder. So if you want to feed Live, be my guest. But, realize that your BP might get stuck on Live and not want anymore F/T, so switching back will be a much bigger struggle.
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