It is tough. It's actually become harder for me then it used to be. Especially since rat pups and weanlings are really ridiculously adorableOriginally Posted by HeathBish
Sounds good. The waiting if still in shed part, I mean lol. The live feeding is something I'm going to struggle with. I don't know that I can watchI understand the cycle and appreciate it but actually watching... I'm a huge animal lover. That's going to be tough.
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That is why you wait a bit and try FT. But switching adults is harder. And they take longer to get used to a new home. On top of that even established and unstressed adults sometimes take months off of feeding. My huge male will take a break between 6 to 8 month the last couple of years. He certainly isn't skinny or unhealthy.
You already know that you will need to do what it takes, though. You took him in and now he only has you to look after his needs. Usually, if you do have to go to live it will be enough to get them taking one meal and getting hungry, before you can switch. You need to see if he will be taking anything at all.
But again, if he is well hydrated and looking good otherwise, just offer once the week or once every other week for now. Don't give in right away.
Good luck
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