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  • 11-06-2011, 11:26 AM
    h&tmaster
    Re: trying to figure out the best way to feed
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    Something that you did not mention was what size rats are being offered. I've noticed that with some adult Ball Pythons, eventhough they are large enough to take larger rats, some will not. They can be timid about it at best, and some just refuse them. I have found that the size that consistently works best are rats in the 70-90 gram range. Depending on where you get your feeders, this could be classified as a larger "Small Rat" or a smaller "Medium Rat". I always take a digital scale to the store with me to weigh my feeders.

    I would not change tanks just yet. If your 75 gal tank is the same as mine, then the floor should measure about 4ft long X 18in wide. That should be plenty of floor space for a 53in long BP.
    Some things that I would recommend changing are:
    -Hides. You should have two identical snug hides. One for each end. For a larger snake like yours, I recommend these:

    http://www.reptilebasics.com/large-hide-box
    or these
    http://npicages.com/abs_plastic_hide_boxes.html

    I don't really like the half logs, because sometimes they don't provide enough security, and once they get urine or feces on them, they are nearly impossible to clean and disinfect. The plastic ones will give your snake a dark, snug place to hide and are easy to maintain. I use the Reptile Basics hides.

    Since your snake is nocturnal, you really don't need UVB lighting. If you need them for supplemental heating, then you can use the red heat bulbs or a ceramic heat emitter for both day and night.

    I would start with providing snug hides and a good prey size. Sometimes, adding some fake vines around the tank can add clutter and help fill in some of the open space. It is best to use hot glue to mount these around the sides of the tank, instead of the little suction hooks that come with them. Most pet stores will carry some of these or you can usually find them cheaper at hobby and craft stores like Michaels.

    just ordered 2 large plastic hides from RB... thanks!
  • 11-07-2011, 05:29 PM
    h&tmaster
    Re: trying to figure out the best way to feed
    ok. so we went with the plan. sat the rat on top of tank for about half an hour. he was in his hide, head layed out when we came back in. dropped live rat in and he followed that fella all over the tank for about 30 minutes. would get nose to nose but never struck. after that he lost interest and more avoided it. we took the rat out about 20 minutes ago and heis now circling his tank again seemingly looking for it. hmmmmm. we were for SURE he was gonna take it a few times but didnt. even picked the live rat up and gave it a little tong wiggle for him b4 we put it away. we didnt hover, watched from a low distance. guess were gonna have to get used to this for a few months. just talked to a friend/distant coworker prior to feeding that said his male who hes had for 10 years routienly goes off food for 5 months out of the year. he recomended since its such a warm sunny day to take him out for a quick bask and try again 2nite. any yeys or neys on that one?
  • 11-15-2011, 09:09 PM
    h&tmaster
    Re: trying to figure out the best way to feed
    Gomez finally ate! he just ate a white mouse. it was the last 1 the store had so we got a fuzzy too. its in there now. hope he eats it too. just sooooo glad he finally ate something!!!
  • 11-15-2011, 09:13 PM
    h&tmaster
    Re: trying to figure out the best way to feed
    aaaaand he just took took the fuzzy!!! WOOT!!!!
  • 11-15-2011, 10:12 PM
    ReptilesK2
    congratz :P
  • 11-16-2011, 10:30 AM
    Skiploder
    Re: trying to figure out the best way to feed
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by h&tmaster View Post
    ok. so we went with the plan. sat the rat on top of tank for about half an hour. he was in his hide, head layed out when we came back in. dropped live rat in and he followed that fella all over the tank for about 30 minutes. would get nose to nose but never struck. after that he lost interest and more avoided it. we took the rat out about 20 minutes ago and heis now circling his tank again seemingly looking for it. hmmmmm. we were for SURE he was gonna take it a few times but didnt. even picked the live rat up and gave it a little tong wiggle for him b4 we put it away. we didnt hover, watched from a low distance. guess were gonna have to get used to this for a few months. just talked to a friend/distant coworker prior to feeding that said his male who hes had for 10 years routienly goes off food for 5 months out of the year. he recomended since its such a warm sunny day to take him out for a quick bask and try again 2nite. any yeys or neys on that one?

    Nay.

    Outside for you = fun.

    Outside for your snake = stress.

    If you want him to continue eating, your goal should be to minimize stress.
  • 11-18-2011, 08:51 PM
    h&tmaster
    Re: trying to figure out the best way to feed
    im still learning. some people say to take him out on a warm sunny day, others say not to. dont think we have many more warm days this season so if we do take him out it will be well into spring.
  • 11-20-2011, 11:20 PM
    h&tmaster
    Re: trying to figure out the best way to feed
    baby boy took 5 mice like a CHAMP tonight! very happy! even if he remains a mouser i'm fine with that. as long as he eats. 2 proud parents right now! woohoo! :banana:
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