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    Re: Assist Feeding??

    Thats why you don't use hemostats to do so. I used my fingers and once it was partially in her mouth she proceeded to swallow it the rest of the way. Its not like I rammed it down her throat lol

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    Re: Assist Feeding??

    I personally dont think you should ever resort to assist feeding. it really stresses out your snake more than it really is.

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    Re: Assist Feeding??

    Quote Originally Posted by Paysons Bps View Post
    I personally dont think you should ever resort to assist feeding. it really stresses out your snake more than it really is.

    -Payson!
    Once again, and let it starve itself to death?
    Most questions are answered here.

    GENERATION 25:
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    1.0 '10 cinnamon bp
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    Re: Assist Feeding??

    Quote Originally Posted by Paysons Bps View Post
    I personally dont think you should ever resort to assist feeding. it really stresses out your snake more than it really is.

    -Payson!
    You have much to learn yet little grasshopper

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    Re: Assist Feeding??

    I got 0.3 het albinos that have been assist fed..NEVER AGAIN!! What makes it worse..after going out & specificly buying pregnant mice, cage & accessories, to try to get them feeding on live pinkies..it turns out tonight that I actually have 2.1 het albinos..I wouldnt have taken them if I knew the correct sexes
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruceweb View Post
    I got 0.3 het albinos that have been assist fed..NEVER AGAIN!! What makes it worse..after going out & specificly buying pregnant mice, cage & accessories, to try to get them feeding on live pinkies..it turns out tonight that I actually have 2.1 het albinos..I wouldnt have taken them if I knew the correct sexes
    Why make it sound like its hard task. One of the easiest things to do when getting them started. Why would you be feeding live mice pinkies to a ball python

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    Re: Assist Feeding??

    Quote Originally Posted by RichsBallPythons View Post
    Why make it sound like its hard task. One of the easiest things to do when getting them started. Why would you be feeding live mice pinkies to a ball python
    They were born last August..been assist fed from day one by the breeder, got them in March & dont think they have a clue how to feed themselfs ..not easy assist feeders either..these are hard work, was advised to try getting them going on pinkys..I normaly wouldnt dream of feeding pinkies to them but got to try what ever
    I have another 09 het female that weighs in at a kilo..the smallest of this trio is an amazing 124g & is an 09
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    Re: Assist Feeding??

    Quote Originally Posted by Bruceweb View Post
    They were born last August..been assist fed from day one by the breeder, got them in March & dont think they have a clue how to feed themselfs ..not easy assist feeders either..these are hard work, was advised to try getting them going on pinkys..I normaly wouldnt dream of feeding pinkies to them but got to try what ever
    I have another 09 het female that weighs in at a kilo..the smallest of this trio is an amazing 124g & is an 09
    Why would you buy them know this? lol

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    Re: Assist Feeding??

    Well she just took her first meal on her own. Looks like maybe the assist feeding triggered something after all.

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    Re: Assist Feeding??

    Whoo! Lucky you.
    Most questions are answered here.

    GENERATION 25:
    The first time you see this, copy it into your sig on any forum and add 1 to the generation. Social experiment.

    1.0 '10 cinnamon bp
    1.0 Coluber constrictor constrictor
    1.1 gargoyle geckos
    0.2 normal bp
    0.1 beautiful normal bp RIP
    1.0 '04 het pied bp RIP

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