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    Re: What is going on??

    Quote Originally Posted by Kaorte View Post
    10-15 minutes is not enough time. Leave him be for at least 30 minutes. If the prey is dead you can leave it in much longer.
    Oh ok, well damn I flushed that thing now. They have rat pinkies there as well. I read that they weigh around 9-11 grams. Could I just get that next time and just leave it in there?

    Quote Originally Posted by flameethrower View Post
    Since he has refused to eat tonight wiat 5-7 more days before you offer again. When you offer next time just open the cage and blow on the mouse lightly in his direction. If you notice his body breathing heavier then you know hes interested. Dangle the mouse for him to come out to it. If he takes it great. If not lay it down and leave it all night.
    Will do captian!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Kaorte View Post
    Leaving the dead feeder in the enclosure with him for a few more hours couldn't hurt. If he doesn't eat it then oh well, try again next week.

    Don't keep poking in there though. Give him some space. Feeding is a very vulnerable period for snakes.
    Since I threw it away I guess it's next week.
    Last edited by dr del; 12-10-2009 at 06:08 AM. Reason: replacing censored words with italicised alternatives

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