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live to f/t?
Hey my bp just went off feeding for a wile so i gave him a live mouse...are thar any tips on how to swich him back to f/t??
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If it was on frozen thawed before, they usually switch back fairly easily. Try getting used mouse bedding and rubbing in on the frozen thawed mouse pretty good. Once they get the fresh scent they will usually switch back with no problem, just make sure the frozen thawed mouse is warmer and dryer than usual, I find that helps a lot too.
Ball Pythons:
0.1.0 Bumble Bee- Schnapps
0.1.0 Pinstripe- Penny
0.1.0 Super Cinnamon- Cleo
0.1.0 Albino- Daiquiri
0.1.0 Low White Piebald- Hershey
1.0.0 Low White Piebald- Reese
1.0.0 Paradox Super Cinnamon- Dash
1.0.0 100% Het. Albino- Jester
1.0.0 50% Het. Albino Jake
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Re: live to f/t?
Originally Posted by bsash
If it was on frozen thawed before, they usually switch back fairly easily. Try getting used mouse bedding and rubbing in on the frozen thawed mouse pretty good. Once they get the fresh scent they will usually switch back with no problem, just make sure the frozen thawed mouse is warmer and dryer than usual, I find that helps a lot too.
ok thanks....oh and would it make a difference if i had him on small f/t rats befor i had to do the live feed??
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Yes, it would make a big difference... if you were using frozen thawed rats and switched to mice, you kind of took a step backwards. If you wanted to do live, you should of bought a rat. Switching back might take a little more work. When you try switching back to frozen thawed, scent it with mouse bedding and see if it will take the rat. If not, try buying a live rat, appropriately sized of course. If you need any more help I will be happy to help you, but I wouldn't offer another mouse until your snake visibly starts loosing weight.
Ball Pythons:
0.1.0 Bumble Bee- Schnapps
0.1.0 Pinstripe- Penny
0.1.0 Super Cinnamon- Cleo
0.1.0 Albino- Daiquiri
0.1.0 Low White Piebald- Hershey
1.0.0 Low White Piebald- Reese
1.0.0 Paradox Super Cinnamon- Dash
1.0.0 100% Het. Albino- Jester
1.0.0 50% Het. Albino Jake
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Re: live to f/t?
Originally Posted by bsash
Yes, it would make a big difference... if you were using frozen thawed rats and switched to mice, you kind of took a step backwards. If you wanted to do live, you should of bought a rat. Switching back might take a little more work. When you try switching back to frozen thawed, scent it with mouse bedding and see if it will take the rat. If not, try buying a live rat, appropriately sized of course. If you need any more help I will be happy to help you, but I wouldn't offer another mouse until your snake visibly starts loosing weight.
ok thank you so much this helps alot
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You're welcome, let me know how it goes!
Ball Pythons:
0.1.0 Bumble Bee- Schnapps
0.1.0 Pinstripe- Penny
0.1.0 Super Cinnamon- Cleo
0.1.0 Albino- Daiquiri
0.1.0 Low White Piebald- Hershey
1.0.0 Low White Piebald- Reese
1.0.0 Paradox Super Cinnamon- Dash
1.0.0 100% Het. Albino- Jester
1.0.0 50% Het. Albino Jake
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