Originally Posted by Deborah
99% of feeding issue are husbandry related here is what I will suggest
1/ SEPERATE them there is no benefit for them to be housed together, it can lead to stress, stress leads to feeding issues. Agreed
2/ Offer the appropriate size enclosure for each 6 to 12 quarts plastic tub (5 gallons tank at the most with 3 side covered up if you go with glass tank) with aspen for bedding, plastic flower pot saucer for hides (1 or 2 depending on the size of the tub), hot side temp of 86/88. 91 for the belly heat too hot?
3/ NO Handling until the eat with consistency. Logical
4/ Feed in the enclosure, feeding outside can cause enough stress to lead to refusal. Ok, but what about questions about the snake being in their hide at feeding time?
5/ Offer the same prey type that was offered previously for 3 to 5 feeding before attempting to switch. Will do
Key word is SECURITY not in a few weeks but starting NOW, the sooner you provide PROPER husbandry the faster you get your animals on track. Will separate as soon as I receive the herpstat 2 that shipped today
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