Trying to put some weight on Link

[First_time_herp]

Well everyone whos looked at the pics of Link have said he might be slightly underweight. So I've decided that after this feeding tonight I will upsize to hoppers and maybe after he puts on some weight I'll up size to sdult moice. I want to do this as fast as I can because many have said that he looks thinner than he should. Which makes me really nervous.
Any tips on how to ge Link to eat tonight would also be helpful.

[led4urhead]

Are you feeding pre-killed or frozen-thawed? If its f/t, make sure you get the rat very warm. Try the mousie dance, and if he doesnt seem interested, just leave the mouse in there. I have had good success with just putting the dead mouse in the cage, completely covering the cage with a dark towel or sheet, and leaving the snake completely alone ( or overnight ) to find the food on his/her own. Link being just a baby is probably not used to eating with an audience, so to speak, just yet. I've found that as time goes on they become more and more tolerant of me watching, but i still cover my two bp's tanks completely and leave the room as quiet as possible when they eat. Good luck, and let us know how it goes

[First_time_herp]

Ok, thanks! I've tried leaving the mouse in there but never with a towel. I'll try it.

[First_time_herp]

But should I worry about him being a bit underweight?

[led4urhead]

But should I worry about him being a bit underweight?

As far as that goes, there really isnt a whole ton you can do except let him eat, make sure your husbandry is spot on, and make sure you arent the one making him underweight by not offering him some food. It doesnt sound like you are doing anything wrong, its just him. He'll get the idea eventually if you keep offering him food.

[First_time_herp]

Ok! *goes off to check temps humidity and all that other stuff*

[First_time_herp]

Well right now he's in the box with a towel over it with a heated mouse and a heat pad unernieth it. So I'm hoping he will eat.

[First_time_herp]

Well Link didn't eat. I'm going to buy a live hopper and try to give him that.
I'm really worried about him being underweight. Now he has me all in a tizzy.

[Python-77]

I found the best way to feed my BP's is a rubbermaid box with some air holes in it. place snake in box drop in mouse/rat close lid. I have yet to have any of my babies not feed like this the box is dark so they feel safe and sound.

[First_time_herp]

I was thining about doin' that with a stunned hopper mouse (a.k.a: Whacked against a counter top)