F/T mouse fell apart

[dakski]

Yeah, I read somewhere that if the mouse/rat got wet, the smell was gone. So I've put them in a ziplock when I put in the water. And I think he's interested in them until he smells it (they've been rotted). But when I got him, and I was trying to figure everything out, he didn't eat for like 7 weeks (scared the crap out of me). Since he started eating 5-6 weeks ago, I haven't handled him except to clean tank.

I held him last night for the first time to watch some tv. Since he started eating, I didn't want to jinx anything. But I love this board because no matter what troubles I'm having, someone on here has either had them before, or knows how to cure it!

Thanks again.

Good you are not handling much and good you now know how to defrost and warm prey properly.

However, would still be helpful for all involved to know your tank size, temps, humidity, hide situation, his weight, what exactly you are feeding, etc.

There's a chance that something else is off and that would contribute to him being reluctant to taking F/T. Generally, the quicker you can switch a young BP, the better. If you don't want him eating live, that information would be helpful to us to see if there are other reasons why he might refuse when you offer F/T.