ASF trio

[Ginevive]

I bought 1.3 ASFs today. One female is obviously preggers Here is a pic.. they are settling in nicely. They don't seem as fearful as untamed rats, and more "ballsy" but not too aggressive.

[twh]

congrats,i'm sure you'll like them.i don't attempt to free hand them,hemos with rubber tips.the only weaned ones i have i pick up but not the breeders.have fun !

I bought 1.3 ASFs today. One female is obviously preggers Here is a pic.. they are settling in nicely. They don't seem as fearful as untamed rats, and more "ballsy" but not too aggressive.

[Ginevive]

I picked them up very fast by the tail to move them. They are weird little boogers!

[JeffFlanagan]

I picked them up very fast by the tail to move them.

That's the way I do it, but be quick or they'll either climb their own tail to bite you, or spin and potentially break it off.

They're also good jumpers, and will be out of a bin, on to the floor, and gone in an instant if you give them the chance.

They're low-odor, great breeders, and most of my snakes LOVE them. I think you'll be very happy with the large colony you'll find yourself with pretty soon.

[frankykeno]

I use gloves and have a small ventilated container/carrier always handy when I move ASF's. They will quick as lightning turn and climb their own tail to nip you if they've a mind to. Good luck on your first ASF litter.

[Reediculous]

I don't know if i'm reading this right, but is everybody keeping the male with the females after the babies are born? Are there any problems doing it this way? If so how do you keep the male from mating to early after the female gives birth.


hope this makes sense?