hungry ball?

[measley]

Hi all!

I bought a BP from a friend of mine and she gave him to me in class today. I brought him home and immediately put him in the viv I had set up for him. I know that it's recommended to leave him be for a couple of days to let him get acclimated and indeed, he quickly found his hide on the warm side and settled in. About 1 hour later, he explored a bit and settled into his cool hide. Now, about 6 hours later, he's out at the side of the viv moving around and watching me.

I know he's due for a feeding and I'm wondering if I should just leave him for the recommended couple of days or if I can try to feed him a rat and see if he takes it.

I have a corn and I fed my corn in the adjacent room today, maybe he smelled the mouse that my corn was eating and now he's hungry?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated...

[rishnack]

well you should let him wait (but i never do )

p.s. dont flame me just bein honest

[simplechamp]

I know that it's recommended to leave him be for a couple of days to let him get acclimated

You answered your own question in the question. it would be best to wait a few days, even better a week. Your BP will be more likely to eat once it gets settled in an used to the new surroundings. Its a big ordeal for a BP to get moved around to a new home.

I know it's hard to wait, but wouldn't you rather wait a few days and have a successful feeding, rather than try today, have a refusal, and then get all worried about why it won't eat?

[rishnack]

it would be best to wait a few days, even a week. your BP will be more likely to eat once it gets settled in an used to the new surroundings. Its a big ordeal for a BP to get moved around to a new home.

Now of course some people just can't wait no matter how hard they try, it may eat but it is more likely to refuse I would say. Also, if it refuses, then you'll just be more stressed and now wondering why your BP won't eat.

this is good advice

[measley]

Thanks for the advice all! I'll leave him be!!