Help With Tub For Blood Python

[MD_Pythons]

As regards the feeding .. the hairdryer trick has got to be worth a try !!


This method WORKS 99% - if done properly ...
I wait until evening as they're nocturnal of course . I let the rodent thaw out in the reptile room so they get the smell ..
Then I warm up the mouse / rat with a hairdryer and offer with tongs IMMEDIATELY whilst still warm . If refused simply repeat the heating and offering as many times as needed. .
A couple of mine will only strike feed from within their hides so I dangle the warm rodent in front of the hide's entrance - usually works but if it fails simply reheat the rodent with a hairdryer and immediately offer again whilst it's still warm continue until it's grabbed ...


Incidentally , if it shows no interest at all not even a tongue flicker maybe it's best to leave for a week or so.

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That's worth a shot, I was gonna try that chicken broth/ tuna juice trick.

[MD_Pythons]

In regards with the hair dryer trick, it definitely seems like a step in the right direction. She didn't eat but she did show more interest in the mouse. I'll keep you guys posted.

[Zincubus]

In regards with the hair dryer trick, it definitely seems like a step in the right direction. She didn't eat but she did show more interest in the mouse. I'll keep you guys posted.

That's hopeful !

If they show ANY interest this method generally works tbh

The main part is to offer IMMEDIATELY - INSTANTLY whilst it's still real warm .. then keep repeating the procedure till it takes it ...
Also I never thaw in water as I have a couple who just don't go for them - I'm convinced it must wash away some most of the much needed aroma . Also mine all strike from INSIDE their hides so I dangle in front of their hide entrance ( don't touch or lift the hide first , though ) .

Good luck !!


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[Joci]

I do agree that the hairdryer truck works a lot of the time, but I think it should be known that it doesn’t always work for everyone.

My Fírnen wouldn’t take the mice even seconds after they had come from the hairdryer. I had to soak the mouse for about thirty seconds in very hot water and then offer it. It may depend on your hairdryer, but mine didn’t seem to get the mouse hot enough for my little guy.
I hope this helps and good luck!

[Zincubus]

I do agree that the hairdryer truck works a lot of the time, but I think it should be known that it doesn’t always work for everyone.

My Fírnen wouldn’t take the mice even seconds after they had come from the hairdryer. I had to soak the mouse for about thirty seconds in very hot water and then offer it. It may depend on your hairdryer, but mine didn’t seem to get the mouse hot enough for my little guy.
I hope this helps and good luck!

Guess everyone and every snake is different , one bonus of the hairdryer is when you are warming a mouse /rat up the smell gets all the other snakes in the room salivating


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