Re: ball python weight & shedding
i get some steaming hot water than place the mouse still in the bag fully submerged into the water for about 15 minutes until it is warm and there are no cold spots and than i put it under the heat lamp to dry it off for a minute than i try feeding
Re: ball python weight & shedding
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i get some steaming hot water than place the mouse still in the bag fully submerged into the water for about 15 minutes until it is warm and there are no cold spots and than i put it under the heat lamp to dry it off for a minute than i try feeding
In the future don't use hot water to thaw the rodent. Thaw the rodent in cold water then heat it under a heat lamp or with a hair dryer. Heat the rodent up to about 100 F. If you have a temp gun you can use it to check the temperature of the rodent.
Once you have it heated hold the rodent in feeding tongs by the tail and dangle it in front of the snake. Wiggle it, but don't be too aggressive with it. The last thing you want to do is scare the snake. Slowly move the rodent closer and farther from the snake until it strikes.
Re: ball python weight & shedding
thanks ill try that but it might be hard with the cat lol
Re: ball python weight & shedding
im in south jersey my feeder hoppers are only 1.79 when i buy them i dont think thats too expensive? i was ataully just messing around with the f/t small adult mouse that weighted about 13 grams and he took it for the first time. Now im just waiting for him to swallow it :)
Re: ball python weight & shedding
now im just hoping that hell swallow it and keep it down, ive read alot the 1st f/t they usually regurgitate or just "kill it" and dont eat it. He coiled around it and now hes just laying there with the tip of its head in his mouth, so hopefully he swallows it and keeps it down:):)