Re: Banana ball being picky
Cats can make things very difficult. My cats are not allowed in my reptile room, but any animals in quarantine have to go rooms cats are allowed to be. You may have to get really creative to keep the enclosure where the cat can't harass the snake. If the mirrored closet has heavy enough doors, that may work, but you may have to add a lock to the closet if not. A stand that is high enough they can't jump all the way from floor to top of enclosure that is 100 percent flush with the enclosure could work. A really high shelf, almost to the ceiling maybe. Covering it usually isn't enough, the cats will still hear the movement and paw at it. If you do have a room you can keep the cats out of, training them not to scratch would be the best though as much work as it is. Rosemary spray can help create a barrier that usually deters them from wanting to be there, but you have to test it an observe if it works for your particular cat. Best of luck figuring out something, I've certainly dealt with that headache with a very curious and persistent cat.
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Re: Banana ball being picky
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Zincubus
Don’t know how I missed this thread but no matter ..
I’ve sent you details of the hairdryer method of feeding ( frozen thawed)
You can thank me later :)
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Thank you so much!!
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Bogertophis
You won't like my "tip on cats & snakes"- I don't think they ever belong in the same rooms. Stuff happens & usually snakes lose. Unless they're real big, then the cat loses. Not fair to either one. And cats learning to move a sliding closet door? Just a matter of time, IMO. Snake belongs in a locking cabinet that the cat has no way to open or crash.
Where is the snake when you offer him food? Mostly BPs won't eat if they're out in the open- they're "ambush predators" that prefer to grab prey when they feel safe, peeking out of their hides after dark. And then only if the dead rodent isn't too lively, & it must never seem to approach the snake- you want to elicit a slight chase from the snake, as would happen in the wild.
The blow dryer method worked! He's eating
Re: Banana ball being picky
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Born2rage
...The blow dryer method worked! He's eating
HOORAY!!! :pinkele::dance: :banana:
Re: Banana ball being picky
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Born2rage
Thank you so much!!
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The blow dryer method worked! He's eating
Excellento :)
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Just another update:
Last week, Rage ate a frozen fuzzy. This week he ate a frozen small mouse! I've added another heating pad to help with the slight temp issues, and humidity is looking good too. The hair dryer method helped so much!! Just wanted to share the good news :)
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Born2rage
Just another update:
Last week, Rage ate a frozen fuzzy. This week he ate a frozen small mouse! I've added another heating pad to help with the slight temp issues, and humidity is looking good too. The hair dryer method helped so much!! Just wanted to share the good news :)
That’s great news !!
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nikkubus
Cats can make things very difficult. My cats are not allowed in my reptile room, but any animals in quarantine have to go rooms cats are allowed to be. You may have to get really creative to keep the enclosure where the cat can't harass the snake. If the mirrored closet has heavy enough doors, that may work, but you may have to add a lock to the closet if not. A stand that is high enough they can't jump all the way from floor to top of enclosure that is 100 percent flush with the enclosure could work. A really high shelf, almost to the ceiling maybe. Covering it usually isn't enough, the cats will still hear the movement and paw at it. If you do have a room you can keep the cats out of, training them not to scratch would be the best though as much work as it is. Rosemary spray can help create a barrier that usually deters them from wanting to be there, but you have to test it an observe if it works for your particular cat. Best of luck figuring out something, I've certainly dealt with that headache with a very curious and persistent cat.
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I invested in a 'ssscat' it is a motion sensor thing that sprays air. It's working wonders on keeping my cat off the counter above the enclosure! He hates air blown at him so it has proven to help, and it's hilarious to watch too
