Just a small victory dance

[Southpaw91]

My ball python (about 4.5 m/o) switched over to rats for me with no hesitation! She's my first one. First snake all together, and I have been sort of dreading the switch. Today was the first rat pup I offered her and she struck it no problem!!! I'm so happy! Haha none of my family or friends are snake people so they dont understand why I am so excited. 'Nother milestone met and conquered with my baby!

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[Mppeasle]

My ball python (about 4.5 m/o) switched over to rats for me with no hesitation! She's my first one. First snake all together, and I have been sort of dreading the switch. Today was the first rat pup I offered her and she struck it no problem!!! I'm so happy! Haha none of my family or friends are snake people so they dont understand why I am so excited. 'Nother milestone met and conquered with my baby!

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I just ordered my first bunch of rats waiting for them to come! Mines been an amazing eater with mice, hoping for the same when these rats come.. mines about 6/7 months

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[Southpaw91]

Same! She's never refused a meal so far! I feel so lucky!

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[Bogertophis]

My ball python (about 4.5 m/o) switched over to rats for me with no hesitation! She's my first one. First snake all together, and I have been sort of dreading the switch. Today was the first rat pup I offered her and she struck it no problem!!! I'm so happy! Haha none of my family or friends are snake people so they dont understand why I am so excited. 'Nother milestone met and conquered with my baby!

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That deserves a full happy dance! We DO understand.

[Mppeasle]

Same! She's never refused a meal so far! I feel so lucky!

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Me too man! I read these horror stories about my bp hasnt ate in months etc.. mines on 12 weeks straight and I mean im not forcing hes flying out of his hide tongue flicking lol

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[Southpaw91]

Me too man! I read these horror stories about my bp hasnt ate in months etc.. mines on 12 weeks straight and I mean im not forcing hes flying out of his hide tongue flicking lol

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Or "My bp hasn't eaten since I got him, he's 55g help!" Nightmare!!! I'm so relieved I managed to pick a good eater

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[Luvyna]

Congrats!! That's a sign that your BP is unstressed and growing so it sounds like you're doing a good job with your first snake

[Southpaw91]

Well, New Years Day was the 3rd consecutive rat pup she has eaten for me, and no signs of regurgitation or anything so, I think I am in the clear!! Woo! probably going to start feeding every 6 days until these rat pups are gone and I can move up because they are a bit small for her and last feeding, she was so hungry she practically jumped out of the tub to get the pup! She also seems to start showing hunting behavior only about 2 nights after she's fed, so I think every 6 days will be fine for now. I just wanted to make sure she was good and hungry in between to avoid refusals of the rats!