14 months since this guy ate....

[Danounet]

From an ASF? Its my understanding thier right in between mice and rats? I guess I wasn't worried because I did mine with a mouse, but if ASFs are really that much bigger, then yes, take it out and try it with a live mouse...

An adult male ASF is about the size of a small rat. An adult male breeder is about twice that size.

[dr del]

Hi,

I take it you have already tried stuffing the tub with crumpled up newspaper to boost security?


dr del

[wax32]

Hi,

I take it you have already tried stuffing the tub with crumpled up newspaper to boost security?


dr del

I have, but all I got in return was wet newspaper when he pushed it in his water bowl. I really tend to think security might be an issue with this snake. He seems really chicken. I will try this again though, I haven't tried it in a while. Should I let him adjust to that for a few days and then try the live ASF again?

[wax32]

An adult male ASF is about the size of a small rat. An adult male breeder is about twice that size.

Yeah they are bigger than a mouse.

The ASF I have to attempt to feed him with is a little bigger than a "jumbo mouse", which are retired breeders, this should give you idea of his size. He is smaller than the "small rats" from rodent pro.

[wax32]

Brb. Gonna go crumple some newspaper.

[Bleepr]

For me, taking a risk at a small scar is a small price to pay to get a snake eatting again. If ever I thought my snake would be in danger from a live mouse, I wouldn't leave it unattended. I left the mouse some cardboard to shred on his own. I was more worried about the mouse chewing through the tub enough to escape.

While is may seem cruel to risk bodily harm for a greater good, I for one am all for it.

[wax32]

For me, taking a risk at a small scar is a small price to pay to get a snake eatting again. If ever I thought my snake would be in danger from a live mouse, I wouldn't leave it unattended. I left the mouse some cardboard to shred on his own. I was more worried about the mouse chewing through the tub enough to escape.

While is may seem cruel to risk bodily harm for a greater good, I for one am all for it.

Yeah. That's why I have done it in the past. Sometimes bites can happen. They also sometimes get infected which I really worry about. Like I said, I try to avoid it whenever possible, but it isn't always possible!

I have now stuffed his tub with loosely crumple newspaper. I'll see if he moves around any later and if so I'll maybe try sticking the ASF in there with him for a little while again.

I just wish this guy would eat!

[blackcrystal22]

For me, taking a risk at a small scar is a small price to pay to get a snake eatting again. If ever I thought my snake would be in danger from a live mouse, I wouldn't leave it unattended. I left the mouse some cardboard to shred on his own. I was more worried about the mouse chewing through the tub enough to escape.

While is may seem cruel to risk bodily harm for a greater good, I for one am all for it.

A few scars or a bloody dying snake?
No offense, but there are better ways to go about it and risking your snake's life is not one of them.

[wax32]

I'm hoping Flagyl will work for him like everyone seems to think it will. And I'm also hoping my vet isn't chicken of snakes. I don't think she will be, she seems pretty together in the 7 years I've been going there with my mammals.

[wax32]

A few scars or a bloody dying snake?
No offense, but there are better ways to go about it and risking your snake's life is not one of them.

I'm pretty sure he meant a few scars... like don't leave the prey item unattended for long if it has teeth.

I personally even hate the idea of a few scars! I like my snakes to be purty!

It also doesn't help that I think rodents are cute and I hate seeing them squished while living.