Quote Originally Posted by Andys-Python View Post
Personally, I wouldn't use boiling water. You run the risk of it being too hot. I use hot water from the tap and let the rodent soak for several minutes so it holds the heat. I then hold the rodent to make sure its not too hot before offering it to the snake.
I've found that if I hold the rat by the body with tongs and move it around like a live rodent, it helps. Also I tap the enclosure with the tongs as I move the rodent. This seems to stimulate interest. I also play 'catch me if you can' with the rodent. I never let the snake get upclose and personal with its food. I make the snake strike.
With the age, size and weight of your snake, I wouldn't worry too much. She has lots of reserves and should eat when she feels everything is right.
On my smaller neonates, I put them in an incubator at 87F with 80% Humidity and a hide. This usually works getting THEM to eat.
This time of year MOST of my adult BPs are fasting.
Thanks I'll definitely try that Do you move into a separate enclosure for feeding or the same enclosure they sleep in?