Quote Originally Posted by Smith123 View Post
I'm trying to feed rat pups I think they are called , I got a few with the snake. I tried dangling the rat, he goes towards it in the strike position then changes his mind? I then left it in the cage for two hours but never touched it......

Those temps are interesting in your rack, how long have you had them at that temp, people usually get shot down quickly when anything below 75-78f is mentioned, are yours healthy at that temp ? I can achieve probably 73-74f if I use the tub aswell as the 88-90 hotspot .
I usually have best luck feeding exactly the same way the breeder was feeding, before switching to something else. For example - if they were feeding mice hoppers, I feed mice for a few feedings while they get settled in. If they were on live rat pups, I would feed live rat pups.


Are you trying dead rat pups and dangling in front? If so - I would try a live rat pup. Sometimes hatchlings are finicky and the "right" temp and behavior of a live rodent will do the trick. Also - if they haven't been eating rats, try a live hopper or small adult mouse. Mice have a different scent than rats and can often help. You can convert over to rats or frozen/thawed later, once they are regularly eating in their new home.