This is my Bredli. There are many like it...

Quick re-cap on yesterday for anyone who has not received a live animal via FedEx. First, it was very easy with the tracking Nick provided. Second, I opened the door just as they were walking away so I'm glad I was waiting.

First impression: How is a 2015 snake in such a tiny box?

Second: What a sweet snake. I had leather gloves (Thanks, Zig) and a kitchen tool ready as a modified snake hook in case he was a little snappy. Not needed. I was more afraid than he was.

Overall, very easy to order online and very happy with the results. Cheers to everyone here who helped me through the process and have left kind remarks.

And, yes, still holding out on a name but we have a few in the running.

A few pics, starting with the tiny box.

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Tiny tub, lineage/sex, and feeding dates?

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Good first look at his color and markings. I like!

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I love how Bredli climb and perch themselves. The first picture was from 11 pm last night when I checked on him. He was just resting draped across the branch. This morning he looked to be sleeping again all wrapped up in one spot.

Sorry for the picture quality shooting thru the tub. Makes me wish he was already in a permanent enclosure.

I will try to feed him today as I feed the BPs on Thursdays. The breeder stated he was eating large mice f/t. Seems hard to believe as he is so much thinner than my BPs and they eat the same size right now. I am also going to give him a live mouse, unless someone tells me otherwise, as that is what I currently feed the BPs.

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Yeah Rock, he'll most likely spend quite a bit of time perching or laying out in the open. Only one of my carpets uses their hides regularly. That's one of the things I love most about them. They make great display snakes. My Bredli is the only one in a tub and he should be moved by years end. All the others are in display enclosures. I feed all my animals f/t. I just don't see the benefits of live feeding. It's more convenient and economical for me to feed f/t. I would advise getting your Bredli on rats ASAP though. He's going to be a large snake that eats large prey items and those mice just won't cut it for long. All of my carpets transitioned to rats pretty easily but I did it early. Oh yeah, and they can eat larger prey than you might think. Your guy can eat a large mouse or rat pup easily. Any idea how much your Bredli weighs Rock?

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Yeah Rock, he'll most likely spend quite a bit of time perching or laying out in the open. Only one of my carpets uses their hides regularly. That's one of the things I love most about them. They make great display snakes. My Bredli is the only one in a tub and he should be moved by years end. All the others are in display enclosures. I feed all my animals f/t. I just don't see the benefits of live feeding. It's more convenient and economical for me to feed f/t. I would advise getting your Bredli on rats ASAP though. He's going to be a large snake that eats large prey items and those mice just won't cut it for long. All of my carpets transitioned to rats pretty easily but I did it early. Oh yeah, and they can eat larger prey than you might think. Your guy can eat a large mouse or rat pup easily. Any idea how much your Bredli weighs Rock?

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Yes, I do hope he continues being a great display snake. At this point I plan to move him from the tub to a 4x2x2 from Ed. I hope he is ready before the end of the year as well!

On my last call with Nick, I confirmed he was eating large mice. I asked about rats and f/t. He said to give it a couple of feedings after he arrives and then move him to rat fuzzies, etc..

F/t is definitely the goal for all the snakes. I don't have a problem with the mice for the BPs at this point because I watch and there have been no problems. Rats, on the other hand, could do some quick damage to any snake. I get the need for them though. Big snakes need lots of vitamins!

No idea what he weighs. Want to find out. Any scale suggestions?

Any kitchen scale will do Rock. I just found this one on Amazon. I need to order a new one myself. And no disrespect to Nick but rat fuzzys will be too small for your critter. My albino carpet is half the size of your Bredli and she eats (2) rat fuzzys per feeding. She's actually eaten rat pups but because I bought the (25) pack of fuzzys I have to feed those off first.

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Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

Any kitchen scale will do Rock. I just found this one on Amazon. I need to order a new one myself. And no disrespect to Nick but rat fuzzys will be too small for your critter. My albino carpet is half the size of your Bredli and she eats (2) rat fuzzys per feeding. She's actually eaten rat pups but because I bought the (25) pack of fuzzys I have to feed those off first.

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I appreciate your quick and detailed responses, Zig. I agree about Nick, I am sure he is just giving me a baseline approach.

I asked today at the pet store to see rat fuzzies and they don't carry them. At least today. What they had was rat pups and although big to me, they're not much different than large mice.

That said, first feeding just happened and it was a success!!!!!!!!!!

I took video, he grabbed it from the perch and handled it fine. Feeling relieved. 3 live mice, 3 happy snakes. Guess I have to decide if I use a large mouse again next week or jump to the rat pup.

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Congrats on the successful first feeding Rock. It's always nice when they eat right away. My female albino took almost a month to get going. That's one fierce little beastie you have there bud. I feel bad for the poor widdle mouse though :(. I think that's the biggest reason why I feed f/t.

Even f/t ones have the chance to get you. I was passing out rodents last night, and one rat pup looked so nice, like it was just taking a nap. Pretty, clean, soft white fur. I felt bad for it (sheepishly).


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