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Re: No movement
 Originally Posted by BlueOrleans1290
... She does have one hide, and yes it is an on ended log, [it sitting on the heat] I made sure to block both ends but the entrance though. There is some foliage on one side, and on the other side is the end of the enclosure whish has a towel over it to keep it dark. [Its also over half of the cage to help with humidity]
She is 6 months old, and I got her almost a month ago. She was eating live fuzzy rats [and I'm still trying to work out how to get her to switch to F/T] I don't have much history on her other than that she came from a reputable breeder. It does make sense. I've tried feeding a little after mid afternoon, so I can try feeding later...
A few things- your hide needs replaced with something like this https://www.reptilebasics.com/medium-hide-box & TWO of them, one over the UTH + one cool side of cage. The "log hide" you're using does NOT offer a snug sense of security for a shy snake, not even close. You want this type of hide that is a little bigger than your snake's coiled body- if you get one that's a little too big (for "her to grow into") you can stuff some paper towels in it to make it seem smaller to her until she grows. Even a clean cardboard BOX with the right size & with just one opening cut would be better for your snake than that log. (Cardboard boxes should be disposed of when dirty, & replaced, so the plastic ones are more practical in the long run for most ppl.) I am not endorsing a particular source for plastic hides, btw- they're available from various places, including https://www.beanfarm.com/collections...dium-side-open & also your local pet stores. I just wanted to show you exactly what is needed for your BP. What appeals to us visually doesn't necessarily pass muster for a snake- put their comfort first, always. (Does your BP use the log thing at all?)
Most ppl who successfully switch their BPs food from live to f/t don't do so when they first get the snake. It's always better to stick to whatever "program" the snake was on prior to coming home with you, then & ONLY then, after they're settled in & are feeding regularly & you know there are no immediate health risks (that would be impacted by a prolonged fast), then THAT's when you should try to change their eating habits. It's asking a lot of a newly-re-homed snake to change their food when you only just got them- & makes it so much harder, usually. Honestly, if you cannot provide their usual prey for an unknown period of time prior to trying to switch them over, it probably wasn't a good idea to come home with this snake to begin with. Most BPs can be persuaded, but not all.
Last edited by Bogertophis; 02-22-2021 at 05:23 PM.
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