Feeding Technique????

[L.West]

I tried to feed again last night. The two stubborn live eaters refused again. My othe two are on ft - I got lucky with one. Since they are all kept in the same rack with everything else the same - I have to assume it isn't stress since one ate just fine.

I just have to wait them out. My non eaters are not losing any weight so I think they are ok

I am going to the Taylor mi show today - looking forward to it

[stratus_020202]

When you're moving a snake from his feeding box to his enclosure, you are moving the snake - not "handling" the snake. You make it so that it would be as close to the same amount of movement as if the snake was moving from outside his hide to inside his hide after eating.

If you have an enclosure like this:


You can't really feed inside the enclosure because a rat can hide in areas that are in-accessible to the snake and taking apart the enclosure for feeding is not practical.

So yes, it is completely dependent on your set-up and your snake.

Either method is fine.

I would never have something like that, because you would have to clean it at least once a month. Who knows where that ball has peed, and that would take forever. And, yes the definition for handling is touching, grasping, use of the hands.

Lol. You do realize we sound like an old couple at the grocery store.

Don't worry OP there is no right/wrong answer when it comes to where to the subject of feeding in a separate enclosure or not. It's a highly debatable subject. Which is awesome! Without debate the world would be boring.

When my balls are coming off a fast, I feed mice. They have a stronger scent and usually it's enough to get your ball back in feed mode. And, it's still winter, so just be patient. I had a girl go on a 6 month fast. Had a few feedings with two mice each. Then tried a rat, and she about took my freaking hand off! Good luck with them, and keep us updated.

And ana, that setup is gorgeous! But, we need a better shot of bight yellow creature I see inside.

[gardenfiend138]

Something I just thought of... do your non eaters seem uninterested when you present food? Or do they seem scared and defensive? If it is the latter, and if you give mice a try next scheduled feeding and they don't take it, maybe try P/K?

[gardenfiend138]

PS- Have fun at the show today! I'm jealous!

[L.West]

To gardenfiend138 - when I put a live rat in the tub they both move to the opposite end of the tub and appear to hide. So you think live mice might work

The show was rather crowded but I managed to get the supplies I needed - no more bps for me right now - I've got 5 now.

[gardenfiend138]

To gardenfiend138 - when I put a live rat in the tub they both move to the opposite end of the tub and appear to hide. So you think live mice might work

The show was rather crowded but I managed to get the supplies I needed - no more bps for me right now - I've got 5 now.

That's good the show worked out or ya! When you say 'both', do you mean the rat and the snake move to opposite sides? At first read I took it as two snakes in same tub.. A mouse might work, someone else posted that it has for them. I was just thinking pre-killed might work if the snake is seeming scared? Could be wrong, it was just a thought.

[L.West]

I only keep one snake per tub. What I meant was that the snake would hide towards the back of the tub away from the rat.

I have left ft in overnight with no luck

[gardenfiend138]

Well if a pre-killed prey item doesn't work then it's probably just the season...