8 Ball Pythons - Feeding Lessons

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Originally Posted by Jake_Snake

Good video! I just can't say that I hate feeding rodents to my snakes. I actually get a lot of pleasure out of it. :D

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I hear ya.. I hate rodents! Sorry guys/gals.. That is the only thing I hate about keeping snakes. I wish I could switch them over to frozen/thawed pizza!

Everytime i go to youtube, I'll always watch this great video. thank you for sharing your technique.

Great video! :gj: Thanks for posting it.

And I can see with that many snakes how you'd have the technique down.

Also nice to know what Adam looks like. And not bad looking I have to add. ;)
I'm sure lots already know him but since I'm new to the hobby it's always nice to have a face to go with the name.

I liked the video - I enjoy watching snakes eat - too cool!

Where can I find tongs that long??? Most I've ever seen is 10".

Ideas Anyone?

Not much of an increase but heres one in 12'

http://www.reptilebasics.com/Tweezer-12-p-16241.html

phenomenal vid. ty for sharing

Great video! I'm sure those tips will come in handy soon. :D

I do have a question, though...I know that when you get a new snake, you're supposed to leave it in the tank without bothering it for a week or two, so it can get comfortable. Does that include NOT feeding it for a week or two after moving it in?

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Originally Posted by patattack

Great video! I'm sure those tips will come in handy soon. :D

I do have a question, though...I know that when you get a new snake, you're supposed to leave it in the tank without bothering it for a week or two, so it can get comfortable. Does that include NOT feeding it for a week or two after moving it in?

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Yes.

Big mistake by a lot of new keepers is that they are excited to have a new snake and all that comes with it, including feeding. They jump the gun so to speak, the snake refuses, and the keeper is left scratching their head.

They need a week or two, some more, with no action to ensure that they properly set into their new surroundings.

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

Yes.

Big mistake by a lot of new keepers is that they are excited to have a new snake and all that comes with it, including feeding. They jump the gun so to speak, the snake refuses, and the keeper is left scratching their head.

They need a week or two, some more, with no action to ensure that they properly set into their new surroundings.

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Cool, thanks! I assume I should at least put new water in the bowl when necessary?

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Originally Posted by ALEX B.

great video
i feed f/t fuzzies to my 3 month old ball
should i let it thaw out by the tank so she can get the scent, right now it thaws in the connecting bathroom, probably close enough that she can still smell it though,. huh?

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I feed my BP F/t and I usually just let it thaw in the kitchen but then I bring it into the room and put it under the heat lamp that I used to use for about 5 minutes to warm it up and she starts going CWAZY zoomin around looking for the mouse :D and she gobbles it up every time.
Also thanks Adam! I would never have known how important pre-scenting was if I hadn't watched this video a while ago :salute: