when feeding a snake is there any tips because flake is a big eater bit will only eat in certan places in all the 1 week i have had him he hasen fed and he was ment to have a large mouse on monday but never took it so is thare any tips u guys can give me i have also been told of the guy in the pet shop it is hibernation season so he might not take it but i think he prob will because i have been told as well he is a grubber so any help will be apprecceted thanks kieran
Get a fine needle and puncture the mice skull which will release a brain fluid that hopefully will attract the snake. Make sure the needle is thin and Very clean. You could also try dangling it infront of the snake if you havent already. Warming the mouse up sometimes temps them into eating. Best of luck! .
If you have only had him a week he may have been stressed from the move so unlikely to take a feed, when you get a snake they should be left for a week with no handling and no feeding this will allow time to settle, I would suggest you try feeding him again normally when the week is over, as he should be settled in by then. There are also other factors to consider like is he in shed or are viv temps correct, if he has only missed 1 meal this is nothing really to worry about.
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Posted - 27/11/2009 : 12:40:46
