BP Eating mouse backwards

[hypnotixdmp]

He has been trying to do this for a while now, probably about an hour maybe? But he wont spit it out and try another spot....

[DooLittle]

Don't worry. Leave him be. As long as its not too big he will get it down. Sometimes they do this. My boa likes to strike in the middle, and then try to consume that way. They always manage to get them down.

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[hypnotixdmp]

What if it seems stuck and he wont try and eat it anymore?

EDIT: Also, I am very tired, should I place a paper towel in his cage and put him in there somehow or should I leave him in the container I feed him in?

[DooLittle]

Are you staring at him? Leave him be, turn out the lights, and go away for an hour. Some of them won't eat if you are watching or peeking. Dark and alone may be best. How long have you had this snake, and how has he eaten for you before? They all have their quirks. But backwards is by no means anything to worry about. They can manage.

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[BHReptiles]

I'm sure he'll be just fine! All my snakes like to eat them backwards. Once they break the legs of the mouse or overextend them, they eventually get it down. I'd suggest just leaving him instead of staring at him and come back after awhile. Maybe he doesn't like an audience. I have one who doesn't like me to watch her eat.

[hypnotixdmp]

Also, I am very tired, should I place a paper towel in his cage and put him in there somehow or should I leave him in the container I feed him in?

[DooLittle]

Doh! Feed him in his enclosure. That's probably why he isn't eating. He has the mouse partially in? If so, at this point and if he is in a seperate tub, you are along for the ride until he is done, or doesn't eat. It you feed in his tank, you could just let him be. Bps will not develop cage aggression. That is the best , stress free place for them to eat.

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[BHReptiles]

I've always fed my snakes in another container. I'm more worried about my snakes ingesting the aspen bedding.

[DooLittle]

I've always fed my snakes in another container. I'm more worried about my snakes ingesting the aspen bedding.

They digest and break down bones, aspen isn't going to kill them....

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[BHReptiles]

I didn't know that they could digest wood. In about a month I'm switching to a rack system on paper towels or newspaper, so it won't be an issue anymore.