How does your BP refuse a meal?

Never happened to me yet, but how can you draw a line when your BP won't eat? The last time I feed my BP he keep striking the rat without even biting it for almost an hour. (I am dragging the rat with a thong in front of him) Then when I almost give up, he bites and constrict. I am just wondering how other BP refuse their meal, since I've read that it will happen once in a while. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks. :snake:

Usually they just show no interest and avoid the meal. Maybe it was because you were using your THONG try using Tongs they will hold onto the food better. :rofl: JK!!

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Originally Posted by snakecharmer3638

Usually they just show no interest and avoid the meal. Maybe it was because you were using your THONG try using Tongs they will hold onto the food better. :rofl: JK!!

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No interest at all. In fact they seem more afraid than anything sometimes. Are you using live rats? If you are using p/k or f/t you could leave it in the tub/tank and leave the little one be. BPs don't particularly like audiences.

sorry about that, it's hella funny! lol
I mean tong... haha!

My BP usually just refuses to eat(that hasn't happened in a while) by not acknowledging that it's there.

I'm in the process of changing a couple over to F/T. They smell something interesting, so they come up to it, sniff around it a little, then turn away and go the opposite direction of the rat. Kind of annoying, but that's what mine do.

It's like they tease me making me think they're about to take it...

just don,t eat for months sometimes & then eat like nothing was ever wrong!each one I have acts different I have 10 now.

Tank will sometimes stalk the rat but if the rat comes too close, he'll shy away. Sometimes he won't acknowledge it unless it comes in his face. Then he backs up. It almost seems like he's intimidated by it. Or he's thinking "EEEWWWW! Don't touch me!"

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Originally Posted by Isis

Are you using live rats?

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Yes I am using live rats.

Hmm.. thanks guys, then I assume my ball is just not as good as others to catch it's prey. He really loves ambush than stalking. Oneday I'll convert him to f/t. :snake:

Why are you dragging a live rat around with tongs?

Asking, as tongs are used to simulate live... and any interference can lead to a refusal. Drop the rat in, close the tub, and give the snake privacy to make a hit and consume his meal.

And if you're dragging a live rat around it must be struggling like crazy. No wonder your snake cannot get a good hit in.

B

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Originally Posted by Bruce Whitehead

And if you're dragging a live rat around it must be struggling like crazy. No wonder your snake cannot get a good hit in.

B

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Good point, and you're absolutely right. I'll do that next time. Thanks,

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Originally Posted by kratos

Never happened to me yet, but how can you draw a line when your BP won't eat? The last time I feed my BP he keep striking the rat without even biting it for almost an hour. (I am dragging the rat with a thong in front of him) Then when I almost give up, he bites and constrict. I am just wondering how other BP refuse their meal, since I've read that it will happen once in a while. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks. :snake:

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Fortunately Salzedo lets me know rather quickly. If he is going to eat, then it is a rapid feeding response, solid constriction, and quick swallow. If he is not interested, then he will sniff the offering, turn his head the other way, and act completely uninterested. After that there is nothing I can do to coax him into taking a bite, so I just accept his wishes and wait it out another few days.

IMO all BPs have their own little personalities, so consider my own experience with that in mind. :)

* I feed F/T or P/K

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Originally Posted by NightLad

IMO all BPs have their own little personalities, so consider my own experience with that in mind. :)

* I feed F/T or P/K

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Yes, they have their own personalities. The longer you have them the better you know them. :)

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Originally Posted by Isis

BPs don't particularly like audiences.

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Some may be shy eaters and only eat alone and undisturbed, while others will eat out in the open in a separate container while being watched. It all depends on the snake and what they are accustomed to. My BP lets me watch, and I can move around, clean her tank, etc. while she's eating with no ill effects. Keep in mind she's off to the side and I try not to cause too much disturbance. I know some BPs are trouble feeders even in the most quiet, undisturbed locations.

mine usually show no interest at all, but some times they come outa there hides rarin to go and then back off right before you would expect a strike, i,ll then try smaller prey just to make sure then wait a week and attempt again most of mine will only eat live so now i breed my own rats and prekill for the ones i can get to eat em