[VIDEO] my crew on feeding day, 3/14/2018

https://streamable.com/eb8ez

minus Spaghetti, as she is in shed atm and didn't want to eat.

also, i had no idea what to do with Corny lol. so enjoy me doing whatever it is you call that in the video, bc i have no idea hahaha. i was getting rid of my remaining smaller mice so Corny got 3 of those this feeding, in case you're wondering why his feeder is so small.

Pumpkin Pie took his first rat (pup)! he's only 170g but he has the girth. he took it down like a champ.

Coffee Bean weighed in at 487g this am, so she got a weaned rat instead of a small.

let me know what you think! enjoy!!! :)

That video was so well done!! I enjoyed it very much and it should be used as an instructional video for newbies. I just wish my guy ate as good as your plethora of creatures. I'm so used to drop, walk away and come back the next morning. It would be so nice to see my BP eat like yours :(

Well done tttaylorrr... Nice looking crew too ;)

Amazing!

Thank you for the video. Beautiful snakes!

Very cool Vid... [emoji1360][emoji1362][emoji216][emoji216][emoji216]


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Any advice on switching from mice to rats ?

i keep hearing and reading more and more that rats are better and more nutritious? I wish I knew that prior to ordering 50 mice 25 of one size 25 of another. But if I need to take it as a loss and move on to rats I will.

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That video was so well done!! I enjoyed it very much and it should be used as an instructional video for newbies. I just wish my guy ate as good as your plethora of creatures. I'm so used to drop, walk away and come back the next morning. It would be so nice to see my BP eat like yours :(

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thank you very much!!! and you know full well my struggles with Yellow; i was/am in your shoes! he's just come out of his winter fast so i know he's hungry! your guy will come around, just as mine has. [emoji4]

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Thank you for the video. Beautiful snakes!

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Amazing!

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Well done tttaylorrr... Nice looking crew too ;)

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Very cool Vid... [emoji1360][emoji1362][emoji216][emoji216][emoji216]

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thank you all!!! [emoji7]

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Originally Posted by Phillydubs

Any advice on switching from mice to rats ?

i keep hearing and reading more and more that rats are better and more nutritious? I wish I knew that prior to ordering 50 mice 25 of one size 25 of another. But if I need to take it as a loss and move on to rats I will.

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i actually talked about this earlier today!:

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

fun fact: there is almost no nutritional difference between rats and mice! :gj: some people might say mice have more fat, or rats have more protein, but the reality of it is: we actually don't know which is better for the snake! there have been no studies on captive python dietary recommendations, so we can only guess.

rats are preferred because they're bigger, and it's cheaper to feed one appropriately-sized rat than multiple mice. it's also less taxing on the snake's body to digest only one thing.

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some beeps have a harder time switching from mice to rats, as all beeps are individuals, but it's easier when younger. i've had all my snakes since at least jeuviniles, this has been my experience getting snakes to switch: offer a rat. LOL. but fr tho, i've actually never had to use any tricks to get my guys to make the switch. [emoji4]

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

i actually talked about this earlier today!:



some beeps have a harder time switching from mice to rats, as all beeps are individuals, but it's easier when younger. i've had all my snakes since at least jeuviniles, this has been my experience getting snakes to switch: offer a rat. LOL. but fr tho, i've actually never had to use any tricks to get my guys to make the switch. [emoji4]

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Sorry I guess I did not see this thread that you said this. My bad!!

Would you say use what I have or get them switched now. My guy thunder has had 3 straight mice... I guess I can order new rats and just try?

How long does a sealed bag of mice stay. My mandarin is a long way from big mice if he ever gets there so I dunno. Maybe someone locally will take them and I’ll get on the rat train


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Originally Posted by Phillydubs

Sorry I guess I did not see this thread that you said this. My bad!!

Would you say use what I have or get them switched now. My guy thunder has had 3 straight mice... I guess I can order new rats and just try?

How long does a sealed bag of mice stay. My mandarin is a long way from big mice if he ever gets there so I dunno. Maybe someone locally will take them and I’ll get on the rat train

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no worries! i just didn't want to retype all that hahaha.

use what you have; no need to worry just yet. Pumpkin Pie has been on mice since his birth around this past september. 6mo old and switched easily. as long you provide good husbandry and offer just right, on paper it should be no problem. if not, there's many tips and tricks out there.

EDIT: f/t feeders can last ~a year if stored correctly.

Omg I love the little tug of war you had with Corny! Yellow gave me a chuckle with how much he let his rat pat him on the face before he decides it's go time haha. Coffee bean is a feisty girl! I love them all! What a fun video thanks for sharing!

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Omg I love the little tug of war you had with Corny! Yellow gave me a chuckle with how much he let his rat pat him on the face before he decides it's go time haha. Coffee bean is a feisty girl! I love them all! What a fun video thanks for sharing!

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thank you! [emoji4]

Corny is such a goof! i had no idea what to do, as you can see! what, did i really expect him to let go??? hahaha.

this was pretty tame for Coffee Bean! hahaha. she's usually snapping at ANYTHING near her tub on feeding day; i couldn't believe i had to tease her so much!

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thank you very much!!! and you know full well my struggles with Yellow; i was/am in your shoes! he's just come out of his winter fast so i know he's hungry! your guy will come around, just as mine has. [emoji4]

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You must of provided some type of positive energy last night because I went down to feed my boy and he was as alert as can be. I opened the sliding door and at the 1st sound of the hair dryer he perked up and came out of his hide. As soon as I presented the mouse, he struck like a champ and went into a double barrel roll around his meal. I was like Whoa!!!!!!! Now this was 14 days since his last meal but I might have to try and get him back on a 7 day schedule. It's amazing how a good feeding can make you so proud and smile from ear to ear!

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You must of provided some type of positive energy last night because I went down to feed my boy and he was as alert as can be. I opened the sliding door and at the 1st sound of the hair dryer he perked up and came out of his hide. As soon as I presented the mouse, he struck like a champ and went into a double barrel roll around his meal. I was like Whoa!!!!!!! Now this was 14 days since his last meal but I might have to try and get him back on a 7 day schedule. It's amazing how a good feeding can make you so proud and smile from ear to ear!

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i AM positive energy!!! lol.
feeding day still gets me so freakin' excited. i think about it that whole day! and i just knew in my gut that i was going to get some nice footage. i've rewatched my own video a lot hahaha, because it's just such a good feeling!!! :love:

and congrats on the successful feed!!!

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i AM positive energy!!! lol.
feeding day still gets me so freakin' excited. i think about it that whole day! and i just knew in my gut that i was going to get some nice footage. i've rewatched my own video a lot hahaha, because it's just such a good feeling!!! :love:

and congrats on the successful feed!!!

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I really wished I would of taken a video but I had no idea it was going to be such a success and two, I try to feed w/ as little light at possible. I'm not going to lie, I watched your video several times too!! It's awesome.

Very nice critters and a really cool video. :)

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Very nice critters and a really cool video. :)

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thanks for watching! :)

Your editing and vid quality are ON POINT! :gj:

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Originally Posted by KevinK

Your editing and vid quality are ON POINT! :gj:

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thank you!!! :D

Great video and beautiful family!

so for whatever reason Streamable took my video down after i posted this ): but now it's back up, and you can watch it! :)

cute music and cool vid! i like the tug-o-war w/ your Cornsnake. :)

some peeps don't wanna admit it, but snake feeding and/or the way they feed is really cool!

I love it, great video!:bow: Your corn snake playing tug of war with the mouse made me giggle , like nope buddy you gave it to me you are not getting it back. Beautiful royal too! Thank you so much for sharing.