Hey guys.

Now, I dont have a ball python. I have a blood.

BUT even after my FIRST feeding of a snake in over 4 years (what I mean is I had a 6 foot corn 4 years ago), I can already see something interesting

This blood python has been wioth me 3 days and we have moved the tank several times due to space issues, and its obviously stressed.

BUT it still ate.

And heres why I think it did:

I put warm water in a ziplock baggie and put the mouse in to thaw. you will know its atleast getting fairly thawed when it floats to the bottom

Next, take it out and put it under a infrared heat bulb (or just put it onto the top of the enclosure)

If you have a screen top, put it right over where the entrance to your snakes hide is.

The water that covered the mouse/rat will drip there and will drive your snake crazy for food!

Heat it up using a blow dryer now if you havent got a heat bulb.

put it in and I am sure any fussy eater will take it



These are just my opinions, im going to try this several more times but this is generally a combo of pre-scenting and giving the thawed food item a heat signature.

double whammy

Anyway, from one newish snake owner to another, this is what has worked with me even with an EXTREMELY stressed snake. (like I said, I know ive only done it once, but after 1 or 2 more times it'll pretty much be confirmed in my eyes)