Feeding Question

[scales owner]

This is my second BP The other I had for about 13 years and this one only about 1. I tried today to feed him a frozen rat but with no luck. I have never tried frozen before. The reason that I switched is do to in part of my BP safety. This one is MUCH bigger than my first so I have to feed him either Med. or Large rats and have had a couple of close calls as he has almost getting bit. Anyway I let it sit out for a while and then under a heat lamp for about 10 min. The snake was in the tub with it for about 30 min and seemed interested but did not partake. So I took them both out and the rat was still a little "chilly". Was this the only prob. or can I do something more to help this transition? Any info will be much appreciated. TY and happy feeding! lol

[bsd13]

I've found that using tongs and holding the rats head/face about 1 inch from a hot light bulb seems to help out a bit. I've also heard of people just tossing dead rodents in and the snake eventually eating them, but I've always had to do the tong dance for a minute or two before mine will eat.

Are you just warming it up a bit and throwing it in and leaving? From my experience it takes a little more effort to get them to eat f/t. Not saying you can't do it differently just saying what has worked for me.

[scales owner]

Ty I did hold the rat to the day bulb but it wasn't for that long. I also don't ever leave when he eats I always watch him. I move the rat around a bit He seamed a little more interested then just backed off again. I will try to warm up the rat to get him hotter tomorrow and see if that helps. Ty again for ur response.