How to Switch Foods Effectively?

[RiA MaU]

Ah. Does a heat lamp work? That's what I used last time. I don't own a hair dryer because I hate using any heat on my hair, so that's something that'll take a long time to save for too.

[cletus]

Ah. Does a heat lamp work? That's what I used last time. I don't own a hair dryer because I hate using any heat on my hair, so that's something that'll take a long time to save for too.

Yeah a heat lamp would work. Don't heat them up too much though. I used my g/f's hair dryer because I don't own a heat lamp. lol

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Ah. Does a heat lamp work? That's what I used last time. I don't own a hair dryer because I hate using any heat on my hair, so that's something that'll take a long time to save for too.

The best results I have experienced are thawing at room temp near the enclosure and warming up with a hair dryer, the hair dryer is for reptile use only (I don't dry my hair either), a hair dryer is a good investment some are real cheap ($10).

[Eric Alan]

The best results I have experienced are thawing at room temp near the enclosure and warming up with a hair dryer, the hair dryer is for reptile use only (I don't dry my hair either), a hair dryer is a good investment some are real cheap ($10).

This is exactly how feeding day goes at my place. It's incredibly rare that I have anyone refuse for longer than a month at a time, with most eating very regularly (breeding behaviors aside).

[EL-Ziggy]

I agree with most of what's been said already, especially in regards to making sure the prey is completely thawed and warmed up to about 100F before offering it to the snake. I also agree with the tough love approach. Like others have said it can take months for them to convert, and a few never will, but I have yet to see a healthy animal starve itself to death when regularly presented with food. The hunger almost always wins in the end .I'd space out my feeding attempts to every 10-14 days until his appetite kicks in again. If he starts to lose significant weight then you can offer a very small live feeder. Rinse and repeat until he gets it. Best wishes and keep us posted.

[BPGator]

Is there a general guide to how long it takes for a frozen mouse/rat to thaw at room temperature? I imagine a fuzzy would thaw much quicker than a medium rat.

I'm working on converting my BPs, but have only gotten them to eat by leaving it overnight.


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[RiA MaU]

Okay. It's been about a month since she's taken any food, but I haven't seen her lose weight.