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    Re: Need to switch from live to frozen

    Someone mentioned in one of my threads (that I have yet to try), to put live prey in their enclosure first and get their interest way up. Then right before you think they'll strike, switch out the live prey for a warmed up f/t and try to wriggle it in the same way the live prey was moving.

    Another method someone mentioned was getting a very small live prey, like a rat pup, and have him start eating it. Then as he's opening his mouth swallowing the mini prey, stick the head of an f/t into their mouth right behind it.

    I've found that some snakes hate wet food... Hot water really works for some, and really turns off some others. But blowdrying the food warm seems to be pretty consistent.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mangiapane85 View Post
    Tough love man. Basically give him no other option but to convert. ... as long as he doesn't start losing weight, give him NO OTHER OPTION.... this will be frustrating for you, but not as frustrating as seeing him get bit by live prey.. just my two cents


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    It's not a 100% method... Yes, ball pythons are silly enough to starve themselves to death.
    Last edited by redshepherd; 10-28-2016 at 02:25 PM.




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