Switching from frozen to live

[frankykeno]

Last night she ate in her new tub


thank you for your help everyone

once a bp starts eating again she will eat for a while right?

Well nothing is written in stone when it comes to keeping snakes but generally once you figure out what triggered a successful feed for your snake, if you stick to that routine, you'll up the chances of things going well next time.

[zackw419]

Well nothing is written in stone when it comes to keeping snakes but generally once you figure out what triggered a successful feed for your snake, if you stick to that routine, you'll up the chances of things going well next time.

yeah, she pretty much told me she was hungry. She was crawling against the part of the tub that was exposed to light trying to pop the lid. I fed her and she went back in her hide . I was a bit sad for the mouse feeding live for my 1st time, but I love my snake so...

[frankykeno]

Just remember the mouse fulfilled it's natural role as did your snake. We humans with our "messy" emotions sometimes get in the way of that but in the end Mother Nature's creatures do what they are intended and designed to do.

If you do prefer f/t feeding, then perhaps down the road when the snake has a good, established feeding pattern down and is showing nice growth you could always try to switch her over then. Just remember for now while you are feeding live to never leave a live prey in there with her for more than 15 or 20 minutes tops (unless the prey is so young it does not have erupted teeth yet) and to be very choosy about where you buy your live prey. Since it's the only source of nutrients your snake gets, it should be the best you can find.

[zackw419]

Just remember the mouse fulfilled it's natural role as did your snake. We humans with our "messy" emotions sometimes get in the way of that but in the end Mother Nature's creatures do what they are intended and designed to do.

If you do prefer f/t feeding, then perhaps down the road when the snake has a good, established feeding pattern down and is showing nice growth you could always try to switch her over then. Just remember for now while you are feeding live to never leave a live prey in there with her for more than 15 or 20 minutes tops (unless the prey is so young it does not have erupted teeth yet) and to be very choosy about where you buy your live prey. Since it's the only source of nutrients your snake gets, it should be the best you can find.

yeah I fully understand that. Im going to continue feeding live, it doesnt bother me THAT much, besides live has got some vitamins f/t don't have.

[frankykeno]

yeah I fully understand that. Im going to continue feeding live, it doesnt bother me THAT much, besides live has got some vitamins f/t don't have.

Well to be honest that's always been up for a bit of a debate in the snakekeeping community. Sort of a thing where a really high quality f/t can be a lot better than some scruffy, half-fed live from the pet store down the block. Also since no one knows exactly what nutritional requirements a ball python needs, we can't say for sure what type of feeding method would suit it best.

For me it will always come down to this. Feed the very best quality prey you can find whether that's an f/t, a p/k or a live animal, use the feeding method you feel you are most comfortable with and that your particular snake accepts with a strong and consistent feeding response. Do that and you and the snake are golden.

[JeffJ]

yeah, she pretty much told me she was hungry. She was crawling against the part of the tub that was exposed to light trying to pop the lid. I fed her and she went back in her hide . I was a bit sad for the mouse feeding live for my 1st time, but I love my snake so...

Its the circle of life haven't you ever seen lion king? lol dont feel bad its natures way.

[zackw419]

ate again tonight!! shes back in it, she is back to being a HUNGRY GIRL


i think this thread can finally be put to a rest, thanks again!!