Earlier today I fed two of my three snakes in their terrariums for the first time. Previously I fed in separate tubs. My girl BP ThunderKiss is on cypress mulch. She had refused her last 2 frozen meals. I'm glad I have a field behind my house to toss uneaten mice in. Something will eat it. I picked up 2 adult mice at a feed store, and found out she hunts, and really lives up to her name. Both negative things associated with feeding on substrate happened today: First, she struck and wrapped up the mouse butt first leaving the head to bite. I was right there in a flash with my tongs to prevent any damage. Second, while she was eating I watched a 1/2" long piece if cypress go down with the mouse. Hopefully she will be fine. Also today my male spider Razor finally ate! He is 6-7 weeks old and this was his first meal in my ownership. I have him in a tub on paper towels so I didn't worry about any impaction. He refused 2 frozen meals so I went with the smallest live adult mouse I could find. After showing no interest for about 15 minutes my patience finally paid off. A perfect strike and coil. As thin as he is he took that mouse like a champ. I feel like a proud daddy today. Hope I can get them feeding on frozen sooner than later.
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