feeding

I just tried to feed my jungle for the first time since i got him about a week ago and he wont eat, he strikes but doesn't constrict or swallow. and i doing something wrong or should i just wait till next week to try again? he is 51 grams almost 4 months old

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Originally Posted by Christian Hernandez

I just tried to feed my jungle for the first time since i got him about a week ago and he wont eat, he strikes but doesn't constrict or swallow. and i doing something wrong or should i just wait till next week to try again? he is 51 grams almost 4 months old

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Those are signs of a stressed snake that is defensively striking. I would hold feed for another week and try again.

Regards,

B

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Originally Posted by Simple Man

Those are signs of a stressed snake that is defensively striking. I would hold feed for another week and try again.

Regards,

B

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I agree. Until then you should offer more areas for him to hide in, such as more foliage or an upside down bowl with a hole cut in the side.

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Originally Posted by Simple Man

Those are signs of a stressed snake that is defensively striking. I would hold feed for another week and try again.

Regards,

B

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I agree. Until then you should offer more areas for him to hide in, such as more foliage or an upside down bowl with a hole cut in the side.

Sorry, I don't know why this posted twice. I have no idea how to delete the second post.

k thanks guys

Ok so I added some Foliage to the tank and added a old black towel than i can drape down and cover half the tank. what do you thing? should i add anymore? or adjust its positioning?

http://i52.tinypic.com/345elhw.jpg

Looks great, just give the snake space and time.

Try feeding with the lights dimmed (or off), at nighttime. If feeding F/T, make sure the feeder is warmed to body temperature.

Another option is leaving a dead feeder in the cage overnight. This works well for one of our BRBs, I just put it within his eyesight, and by morning he has eaten it.

If he skips a feeding, wait at least 5 days.

Don't worry until your snake starts losing weight. They can go a long time without food and still be healthy.

Good luck!

One thing to think about is the type of feeder being offered.
My IJ will defensively bite a rat, but will constrict and eat a mouse.

51g at 4 months iz a little on the small side.
what are you trying to feed him?
(Sorry if it was on another post, I'm on my cell right now)

mice hoppers.

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Originally Posted by Christian Hernandez

mice hoppers.

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live or f/t??

im feeding F/T

Then one of two things could be happening.
Either you are not warming the mouse enough
Or it has never seen f/t

If its never aren't f/t what should I do to Switch him over

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Originally Posted by Christian Hernandez

Ok so I added some Foliage to the tank and added a old black towel than i can drape down and cover half the tank. what do you thing? should i add anymore? or adjust its positioning?

http://i52.tinypic.com/345elhw.jpg

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That hide looks really large for something eating hopper mice. Remember the hides should be tight fitting. This will reduce stress and could help a lot.

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Originally Posted by Christian Hernandez

If its never aren't f/t what should I do to Switch him over

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At that weight, I personally, wouldnt worry about switching till you get some size on it. Get a live hopper and see if he takes it. Thats just me though.