Quote Originally Posted by cmack91 View Post
You'll be fine feeding in the cage. The only precaution I take is making sure the prey item is warmer than my hand. They identify by smell but target by the heat signature. Once their feeding response is activated, they'll strike at whatever is the hottest. Sometimes I actually have to poke them in the face with the rat in order to stop them from going for my hand.
Thank you all for your help!!

I am definitely switching to cage feeding, and going to try live prey. She is about 150 grams and I think if I de-fang the small rodent I should have a happy lil' active and plump breeder ufo python!!

Thanks in advance for all of the friendly forum answers in advance too my next question.


Do any of you have advice on when to know when not to handle the snake? I dont want to stress her and I out while we bond, but need to know signs of aggressive behavior. Defensive behaviors, etc.