Don't know if this will help with your transition to F/T, but I finally learned that my little guy will eat F/T as long as the outside temp of the prey is at least 108 degrees. At first I thought it was a coincedence, but then I conducted an experiment - and lo and behold, he would not strike unless the temp was at least 108. And another thing, my BP has actually only struck the prey directly from the tongs once. What I have to do is, first get the prey to 108 minimum, dangle over and in front of him, and drop the mouse. As soon as it hits the ground he strikes. I suggested this method to someone on another forum who was having problems and it worked for them too.

Picky little guy - but I love him!

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