Re: Is my baby Ball Python ok?
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Abigail23
He has some DIY bowl hides I made from little plastic bowls. They’re just right for his size, and I even added some crumbled up paper towel in there for “back support” as someone suggested.
Tried feeding him a f/t hopper today. (He was on live before I got him) and he completely ignored it :( didn’t even come down from his vine. I’m pretty sad about it was really hopping he’d eat.
I left the mouse thaw out room temperature for an hour over his cage to get the smells going. Then I put it in hot water for 15 and also used the blow dryer till he surface temp was 98-100 to make him seem alive. Wiggled it around tried to get his attention and nothing :(
i didnt leave the mouse inside with him, I guess I’ll leave him alone and try again next week. :(
Best results, feed at night...that's when they naturally want to hunt (ambush prey). And next time leave it overnight in his cage...he just may need complete privacy
to feel safe eating. Snakes that are side-tracked by killing & eating prey are themselves at greater risk from a predator taking them...they instinctively know that &
some just won't eat if we're watching. Can't tell you the number of times I've had to stand & not move a muscle while one of my snakes got brave enough to eat in
my presence, & if I moved too soon they'd spit it out & then refuse to take it at all. There's all kinds of snake personalities...it's up to us to pay close attention to
do whatever they need from us. Mostly they'll outgrow these quirks at least. (& yes, don't offer food constantly, I'd wait a week now too)
Re: Is my baby Ball Python ok?
Just relax a little. I'd imagine he'd become excited at the smell regardless of frozen vs live. He wasn't ready to eat. As long as your temps are in line, he'll come around. Everytime you go in and take something out or adjust it's possibly adding stress. Someone suggested to put black construction paper on three sides to help with "security", I'd even take it one more step and put a towel over the front so all 4 sides are covered. Flip the towel to check in and perform minimal and necessary tasks. But for 99% of a day he can feel completely enclosed and safe. Hardest thing to do is ignore a new exciting pet, but it'll be best for him. Just make sure the temps are correct.
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Is my baby Ball Python ok?
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Abigail23
He has some DIY bowl hides I made from little plastic bowls. They’re just right for his size, and I even added some crumbled up paper towel in there for “back support” as someone suggested.
Tried feeding him a f/t hopper today. (He was on live before I got him) and he completely ignored it :( didn’t even come down from his vine. I’m pretty sad about it was really hopping he’d eat.
I left the mouse thaw out room temperature for an hour over his cage to get the smells going. Then I put it in hot water for 15 and also used the blow dryer till he surface temp was 98-100 to make him seem alive. Wiggled it around tried to get his attention and nothing :(
i didnt leave the mouse inside with him, I guess I’ll leave him alone and try again next week. :(
My Royals / Ball pythons will ONLY strike feed from the security of a hide !!
Next time , wait until evening .. dim /low lighting ... wait until he's settled under a hide .. plug the hairdryer in close to the snake viv / tub then blast the rat /mouse for 15 seconds then using kitchen tongs ...instantly dangle the rat in front of the hide entrance ..
If there is any interest shown then just repeat the process exactly
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