It is funny this thread started recently. Last feed, Shayna, my BP, dropper F/T rat in her water bowl after striking and coiling it. I feed 7 snakes, so I did not see her drop it, but checked on her about 20 minutes later and she was frustrated and looking at the area, but not getting the rat out. 20 minutes later, the same. I took it out and she had no interest.
I offered another F/T rat and she took it at ate it immediately. That rat was warmed.
Maybe it depends on the snake? Both individual and species.
Shayna was pretty frustrated but did not seem equipped for problem solving. I also cut her some slack because the her het pits weren't exactly going crazy with the rat in a water dish on the cool side of her tank.
I imagine my boas would not care. Having said that, they will not strike the F/T prey if I leave it in the tank. I've tried as an experiment. They need it moving. I have to feed on the tongs. It doesn't take much for them to strike. However, I have had Behira (female BI) stare at a F/T rat for hours. I move it an inch and she's on it. If they had struck and coiled and then dropped it I imagine they would go after it. I would hope so! I wouldn't want to fish that rat out with them in food mode!
BTW - Also nice to see some friendly faces on here. Gio - I appreciate the call out. I have been absent for a while. I'm glad to be back. No promises, but I'll do my best. Life can get in the way though!
Reply With Quote