Ball python live feeding

I just want to provide a tip on feeding... Place the feeder in a separate tub and place that tub next to your snake's tank. Leave it alone until late at night. I usually feed around 9:30. If your snake is hungry, he will be watching that rat/mouse for hours and in less than 3 minutes, your snake will strike.

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Originally Posted by Cheesenugget

I just want to provide a tip on feeding... Place the feeder in a separate tub and place that tub next to your snake's tank. Leave it alone until late at night. I usually feed around 9:30. If your snake is hungry, he will be watching that rat/mouse for hours and in less than 3 minutes, your snake will strike.

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Ditto:gj:

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Originally Posted by Cheesenugget

I just want to provide a tip on feeding... Place the feeder in a separate tub and place that tub next to your snake's tank. Leave it alone until late at night. I usually feed around 9:30. If your snake is hungry, he will be watching that rat/mouse for hours and in less than 3 minutes, your snake will strike.

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I got a small tub to keep rat for now. I should use that. Can they smell even with lids closed? He probably can't see because I wrapped the enclosure with bubble wrap to try insulating, don't know if it's working or not but yea. What is really the point of feeding them at night? I get they are nocturnal but lights are on at home! do they just feel the night? haha
I do still have the rat pup set in small tub next to the snake tub but he does not care at all lol. I think he is not ready to eat yet.

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Originally Posted by gusanr14

I got a small tub to keep rat for now. I should use that. Can they smell even with lids closed? He probably can't see because I wrapped the enclosure with bubble wrap to try insulating, don't know if it's working or not but yea. What is really the point of feeding them at night? I get they are nocturnal but lights are on at home! do they just feel the night? haha
I do still have the rat pup set in small tub next to the snake tub but he does not care at all lol. I think he is not ready to eat yet.

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Yes they can smell, on another note a month ago I told you the tubs need Air holes so I hope you listened to that...
As far as the point of feeding them at night. Your a College Student so I know you have some smarts so lets put it this way.. If I leave the Lights on in your house for 24 hours are you going to know if its day or night without looking at a Clock? Id hope so.
People have tricked reptiles over periods of time by providing artificial lighting and Darkness at opposite times but thats not what you have done. You cant just dim the lights and think the snakes dumb. Its their instinct to hunt when its safe at night.
If I switch your light off in your room and tell you its Midnight are you going to believe me Hahaha?
Come on now your asking some silly stuff. Lets not go backwards and start asking why you cant do things your way again... We've been helping for a month now and everything you have done that was recommended with heating etc... has worked. What you have tried to do yourself hasn't so lets follow whats been proven to work so you succeed with feeding here my friend.


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Originally Posted by CALM Pythons

Yes they can smell, on another note a month ago I told you the tubs need Air holes so I hope you listened to that...
As far as the point of feeding them at night. Your a College Student so I know you have some smarts so lets put it this way.. If I leave the Lights on in your house for 24 hours are you going to know if its day or night without looking at a Clock? Id hope so.
People have tricked reptiles over periods of time by providing artificial lighting and Darkness at opposite times but thats not what you have done. You cant just dim the lights and think the snakes dumb. Its their instinct to hunt when its safe at night.
If I switch your light off in your room and tell you its Midnight are you going to believe me Hahaha?
Come on now your asking some silly stuff. Lets not go backwards and start asking why you cant do things your way again... We've been helping for a month now and everything you have done that was recommended with heating etc... has worked. What you have tried to do yourself hasn't so lets follow whats been proven to work so you succeed with feeding here my friend.


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Correct me if I understood it wrong, so you are saying even if the lights are on at night, they know it is night time yea?
And yea, I will gladly do what you guys are recommending. I am not even trying to go near the enclosure so that I make it perfect next week.

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Originally Posted by gusanr14

Correct me if I understood it wrong, so you are saying even if the lights are on at night, they know it is night time yea?
And yea, I will gladly do what you guys are recommending. I am not even trying to go near the enclosure so that I make it perfect next week.

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The snake knows its night yes, if you turn on all the lights its going to Hide no matter what time it is though, thats how Ball Pythons are.... When I look at my snakes at 10pm and they are climbing i use a light in the hall and I stay in the dark snake room with just a little light shining in.. If I turn the snake room light on they soon head back to their Hides. They dont want to be out where they can be seen or feel unsafe. Its instinct. These snakes aren't domesticated, they're captive bred, thats different. They tolerate us and some tolerate us better than others. Get yourself a Small desk light and use that the nights your feeding. Don't put it next to the Tub, put it on the other side of the room so its just enough you don't run into the wall. Then the snake should be ok with it.
As far as peaking at him this week thats ok, just dont keep taking the lid off or picking him up until he gets a meal down.
Did you try the Rat again now that its late?
If I were you id return it tomorrow if he dont take it. I doubt you can keep it alive all week. You have school & a life. See if they would give you credit for next feeding on all that stuff you bought for it too.
Its a baby so it cant hurt your snake if you try it again in the dark for 15min.


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Originally Posted by CALM Pythons

The snake knows its night yes, if you turn on all the lights its going to Hide no matter what time it is though, thats how Ball Pythons are.... When I look at my snakes at 10pm and they are climbing i use a light in the hall and I stay in the dark snake room with just a little light shining in.. If I turn the snake room light on they soon head back to their Hides. They dont want to be out where they can be seen or feel unsafe. Its instinct. These snakes aren't domesticated, they're captive bred, thats different. They tolerate us and some tolerate us better than others. Get yourself a Small desk light and use that the nights your feeding. Don't put it next to the Tub, put it on the other side of the room so its just enough you don't run into the wall. Then the snake should be ok with it.
As far as peaking at him this week thats ok, just dont keep taking the lid off or picking him up until he gets a meal down.
Did you try the Rat again now that its late?
If I were you id return it tomorrow if he dont take it. I doubt you can keep it alive all week. You have school & a life. See if they would give you credit for next feeding on all that stuff you bought for it too.
Its a baby so it cant hurt your snake if you try it again in the dark for 15min.


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Hey I just tried while snake was about to come out. I did it very carefully when snake wasnt looking my way. However after I put the rat there, The snake pooped and urinated. Might sound like dumb question but do they pee this much? Have seen some videos but I didn’t know they would pee this much to wet half a paper towel. Should I just take the rat out now?
Is this a good sign of him acclimating to new environment? or does it mean nothing? I don't get it, snake smells the rat and just passes right over it.

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Originally Posted by gusanr14

Hey I just tried while snake was about to come out. I did it very carefully when snake wasnt looking my way. However after I put the rat there, The snake pooped and urinated. Might sound like dumb question but do they pee this much? Have seen some videos but I didn’t know they would pee this much to wet half a paper towel. Should I just take the rat out now? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6be7b781db.jpg


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Yes they can Pee alot.. I always get a uraits here and there buy they piss good too.
Well atleast you know now that he is functioning good. Take the rat out. Wash your hands from Rat smell and clean the enclosure. Then if your up in a Hour try it.


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Originally Posted by CALM Pythons

Yes they can Pee alot.. I always get a uraits here and there buy they piss good too.
Well atleast you know now that he is functioning good. Take the rat out. Wash your hands from Rat smell and clean the enclosure. Then if your up in a Hour try it.


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Yea, I just cleaned the cage. This guy loves moving back and forth cool side and hot side, never know where he is in.
I will try it in an hour to see how it goes.