Crazy rat - it's feeding day - need help!!!!!!!

[eatgoodfood]

I just pick up the rat however is easiest and drop it in the bin an move on. I come back later and check the bins, never have problems. They usually get the rat before im even two tubs away. I wait for the squeal then check they got it ok and move on.

[galequin]

Wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the following method:

1) grab feeder and insert in sock
2) spin sock so as to dizzy the prey item
3) introduce prey item

I have seen this done with grocery bags also. I understand how harsh this may seem and do not wish to offend or incite any backlash just looking for opinions. It's pretty effective in immobilizing the prey item as most the time the rat/mouse will stay put as it tries to gain composure, after strike use pencil (eraser end first) to keep the prey item from biting your pet.

[DestinyLynette]

^ No...

[galequin]

^ No...

I should've mentioned this isn't something I've done! Just that I'm new to the hobby n was wondering what you all thought lol. My girl won't eat f/t yet but so far no incidents, a few bite marks from a large male which worried me a bit but nothing serious thank God. Next week rat pups so back to no teeth prey? not sure if pups have teeth

[Annarose15]

I should've mentioned this isn't something I've done! Just that I'm new to the hobby n was wondering what you all thought lol. My girl won't eat f/t yet but so far no incidents, a few bite marks from a large male which worried me a bit but nothing serious thank God. Next week rat pups so back to no teeth prey? not sure if pups have teeth

What size is your BP? That's a very wide range between prey sizes, unless you meant to say large mouse.

[The Snakery]

Wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the following method:

1) grab feeder and insert in sock
2) spin sock so as to dizzy the prey item
3) introduce prey item

I have seen this done with grocery bags also. I understand how harsh this may seem and do not wish to offend or incite any backlash just looking for opinions. It's pretty effective in immobilizing the prey item as most the time the rat/mouse will stay put as it tries to gain composure, after strike use pencil (eraser end first) to keep the prey item from biting your pet.

I am kind of wondering how you would like someone doing this to you...

[galequin]

Yes large mice, sorry still learning prey sizes! Haven't gotten a scale so not sure about weight she takes em w/no problem. If I had to guess a weight I would say 200-300g? no clue really she's about 3 months old though if you can imagine a snake that size/age range bigger than all the snakes her age though. Bought her from a colony of 300 that all hatched out within a few days of each other n everytime I go pick up food I peek in at the others who look like they've barely grown.

[galequin]

I am kind of wondering how you would like someone doing this to you...

I wouldn't! I saw a video on youtube was researching how to feed aggressive prey items, I dont have the heart to kill them myself so really hoping my girl gets on to f/t soon. She has a few bite marks from a large male mouse who got a hold of her while a few feeds ago n that's when I came across that vid but wanted to get opinions of ppl who know MUCH more than me before I tried. I'm too soft I actually had a prey item I had to hold onto once, named it stuart little and nearly cried when I fed it off :/ imagine a 6'2" 230lb man visibly upset about a dying mouse. Cheered up pretty quickly though, after all my girl's health n well being mean more to me. Pics of bite marks below... more noticeable in person

[OctagonGecko729]

Those bites will come out with a shed or two.

Feeding live is never a problem so long as you feed smaller rodents more frequently. If the rodent is small enough (IMO appropriately sized) it won't be able to do damage to the snake. Also, the snake will be able to kill it quickly by overpowering it, meaning its more humane for all animals involved.

[eatgoodfood]

I wouldn't! I saw a video on youtube was researching how to feed aggressive prey items, I dont have the heart to kill them myself so really hoping my girl gets on to f/t soon. She has a few bite marks from a large male mouse who got a hold of her while a few feeds ago n that's when I came across that vid but wanted to get opinions of ppl who know MUCH more than me before I tried. I'm too soft I actually had a prey item I had to hold onto once, named it stuart little and nearly cried when I fed it off :/ imagine a 6'2" 230lb man visibly upset about a dying mouse. Cheered up pretty quickly though, after all my girl's health n well being mean more to me. Pics of bite marks below... more noticeable in person

Just make sure you observe the feeding, no need to harm the rat/ mouse or whatever. Once your snake strikes, keep an eye on him, if the prey item is or can bite, then stick your pencil or feeding tongs in its mouth till its over. Those bite marks dont look bad and will likely go away with a shed.