What size mouse should I be feeding this snake?

[Citrus]

I fed them for the first time two days ago. I tried with a f/t hopper with the bigger of my snakes ( only a baby still). It struck at it instantly, but then lost interest and seemed intimidated by it. I tried a fuzzy with the smaller (pinstripe pictured below) snake and he wasn't interested, actually seemed like he was scared because he keeps balling up, while the pastel is super sociable, always comes out when someone is near the tub. I decided I would try the fuzzy on the pastel and she followed it with her head, and took it right away! I tried with the pinstripe again after defrosting another fuzzy and he seemed scared/stressed still. To make matters worse I accidently dropped the fuzzy on his head. Is he just having new snake problems or is he too intimidated by the size? This was two days ago and I'll try feeding him again tonight, any tips? I've been letting him be so he won't be stressed, I've had to go in his tub a couple times because he has this thing where he knocks his acurite over for kicks and giggles.

Pinstripe male:






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[steve_r34]

Best way to get a new snake to eat especially hatchlings is feed live . U can get a mouse . Regular size mouse . If u dont wanna feed live it wil take patience a bunch

[Citrus]

I want to try with live, but I have nowhere to keep a live mouse should the snake decide not to take it.


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[steve_r34]

Ask the pet store if u can return it . If not try to find someone close by that csn use them or whatnot

[Kibbleswhites]

If you have access to a rodent breeder I would buy a live rat pup and leave it in with your pin overnight. If he refuses, give it to your other snake. If they both refuse it, kill it and freeze it to use as a frozen thawed feeder. I suggest a rat pup because it can not harm your snake, never leave an adult mouse in with your snake. Mouse fuzzies are way too small, hopper mice at the smallest but that snake could take a small adult no problem. I would wait a solid week before feeding and I would not disturb the bin at all unless he has a blowout or something. Let him settle in.

[BrianDallek]

Get a temp gun and once you have your feeder thawed out hit it with a hair dryer on all sides for a bit till the temp average is 95. If you go to hot it will get gross so don't overdue it. I think your trying the right size with the fuzzy.

[AlexisFitzy]

I don't know how long you've had these snakes but the pin may not be settled into his home yet and needs a little more time. Also attempting to feed multiple times is stressing him out and being counter productive. Since he refused this meal wait 5-7 for the next feeding and keep handling to the bare minimum of maintenance until he starts eating for you. Keep us updated on your little one he/she is super cute. Hope we can get him eating soon.

[Citrus]

Thank you all so much. I really think I'm overthinking everything. Making things more complicated than they need to be. I'm going to go ahead and wait until next week to try again. I probably stressed him and didn't give him enough time to settle. Thank you! I'll be back later next week with results


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[200xth]

I fed them for the first time two days ago. I tried with a f/t hopper with the bigger of my snakes ( only a baby still). It struck at it instantly, but then lost interest and seemed intimidated by it. I tried a fuzzy with the smaller

Mouse fuzzies are too small for ball pythons. Straight out of the egg they are taking mouse hoppers.

How much do your snakes weigh? From the looks of your pic, he should be getting a mouse hopper or small adult mouse, but a weight will help narrow it down.

[Citrus]

Maybe I got rats not mice.... I was told they were mice. When I get home I'll take some pics of what I have. Also I have yet to buy a scale but I'm planning on getting one. What scales do you recommend?


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