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    Switching from f/t adult mice to f/t rats

    I am about to try and switch my 300 g pied male from adult mice to the appropriate sized f/t rats. Is there any tips or tricks? Thanks
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    Use old bedding or F/T mice to scent the rat if you see that your snake does not go for the rat immediately.
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    Re: Switching from f/t adult mice to f/t rats

    Scenting or braining the feeder might help. I'll usually offer a really small mouse first then try offering a rat fuzzy immediately after. Sometimes they're more likely to take it if they're still in feeding mode.

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    Scenting in the freezer for a few weeks and then piggybacking the rat after mouse worked for my two, two year old at the time mouser Carpets.
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    You can try just to offer at first. Unless he has declined that before. Then scenting definitely can help.
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