So we got a new baby Ghost BP almost 4 weeks ago
When we got him he had only fed on live prey
For a couple of reasons we wanted to go with f/t, though I was concerned after reading some of the "horror" stories about getting BP who were used to live to eat f/t.
First feeding went ok. I thawed the mouse in hot water and then heated it under the CHE. Measured the surface temp with IR at mid 90's, which I figured would give off a nice heat signature. Using tongs we did the mouse dance in front of the hide for a few minutes and then I left it at the enterance to the hide. After a few hours, nothing so I reheated it and again did the mouse dance and boom.
Second feeding, pretty much the same process, except I let the mouse thaw in the room. No luck on first attempt at the mouse dance. Again reheat after a few hours and success
Tonight, I thawed the mouse in water and then set it under the CHE for a few minutes. Snake was hiding in the humid hide. Measured temp and it was a little cool so I set it on the lid unfer the che. Got it up and guess who had left the hide and was sitting on top of his hot hide now checking things out. Lowered the mouse in and the snake kind of recoiled back a little like it spooked him. Moved the mouse slowly away and snake began to rapidly chase it and caught up very quick. Then boom, he didnt miss a beat.Gave it a little tug to ensure that he was constricting well (something I read about doing her) and he was locked on. Constrict for about 10 minutes then he was pulling the mouse closer to his hide. Got the mouse in front of the hide and began working on swallowing. I left him alone and came back 10 minutes later to check on him. No mouse and snake is in his hide with his head barely poking out.
God I hope feeding continues to be this easy
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