I recently purchased F/T weaned rats for my BP in hopes to move her to a larger size prey. Previously she was eating rat pups without any problems.

For over a month she would not strike at the weaned rats and would basically refuse them. Even if I left them in the terrarium overnight she would still not eat it. She always looked interested, but nothing would happen.

Did I possibly up her prey size too quickly or is it something else? [The weaned rat is the same girth as she is.] I have purchased from the seller before and both my snakes enjoyed their rats.

Could it have been a bad batch?

Is it reasonable to contact the seller and ask about a return/replacement of the bag? (I bought 25 rats thinking it would be a smooth transition)

Any advice would be appreciated. I understand if I might just have to keep them in the freezer until my boa (who eats everything) gets bigger.

Thanks!

Sent from a happy snake owner.