No movement

[BlueOrleans1290]

Right? I was telling it "if you hurt my snake I will hurt you myself"

[Hugsplox]

I was going to keep her on live for a little while.. just untill I'm comfortable enough with her weight and size to try switching over. Is that alright?

I’m super happy that she ate for you. You can always work on moving her to F/T later, and you’ll want to switch to rats eventually but for now getting something in her was more important than the what.


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[Bogertophis]

Right? I was telling it "if you hurt my snake I will hurt you myself"

Well, I can't blame any creature for objecting to being dinner...that's not what I meant by "nasty", btw- I just don't find their smell to be appetizing. But happily for humans, snakes like 'em.

But any time I've had to feed live, I am right there with my tongs if anything should "go wrong". Sometimes a snake just doesn't get the right grip- & even if they ultimately win the battle, the rodent manages to turn just enough to bite the snake too, so it's not without risks. But I can assure you that I'd do the same thing with this snake for the time being if I were in "your shoes"- keep feeding her for a while & then see if she'll accept a f/t (rat or mouse).

[BeansTheDerp]

I was going to keep her on live for a little while.. just untill I'm comfortable enough with her weight and size to try switching over. Is that alright?

I defiantly think that's your best bet until you both are comfy. so glad she ate! I know it can be a real relief! I know from experience

[nikkubus]

So glad she ate for you!

[dakski]

Very pleased she ate for you!

Let her be - completely - no touching, bothering, handling, etc. for 2-3 days. Then we will help you with the shed.

Very important that you let her digest.

Super happy! Yay Sas!

[Bogertophis]

I trust she's keeping her meal down today, & you're just observing from afar?

[BlueOrleans1290]

You are correct! Hehe her personality is shining through so much right now! She got out of her hide at about 10 last night and did this adorable little 'cobra' thing where she almost stood up. And she just looked around like that. She slithered around for a while and she is using the humid part of her cage right now underneath a log [on the cooler side] I suppose to help with her shedding! She got so brave since she ate lol. She uses all hides equally. Even though they aren't the same [still working on this.]

[Bogertophis]

I don't know if it's "bravery" so much as just having the energy to move around more, but this is a very good sign & she'll very likely be ready to eat again in a week or a bit beyond that, so plan for that. She needs lots of rest & food for a while now, or what I call "TLC". (that's "tender loving care" fyi- but not handling other than if she needs help with her shed after another day or two, just to be on the safe side so she doesn't regurge. We want her growing up good & strong, right?

[BlueOrleans1290]

Right! I fully plan on giving some TLC. But loving from a distance untill I don't need to. I'm so excited that she is doing better!