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RE: Pickey Eater?

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Posted by: MegF at Tue Apr 7 19:37:10 2009  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by MegF ]  
   

If your snake is having feeding issues, I would not handle him at all. Make sure you've provided plenty of cover for him and if your cage is open on all sides, then perhaps you should cover three of the sides with dark paper and the top as well to offer the animal a more safe feeling environment. If feeding f/t make sure the mouse or rat is extremely hot. I've seen much improved feeding strikes when the mouse's head has been momentarily dipped in boiling water and then thoroughly dried. Then I offer on tongs. Make sure it's after dark or early morning and that the lights are very low. Once the animal has taken the prey, leave him strictly alone. Sometimes you have to harrass them a bit to get them irritated enough to strike and take the food item. It's not unusual for the males to go off food, sometimes for extended periods of time. I think there are few big time keepers that have males that have gone off for more than 6 months. As long as he's not losing a significant amount of weight, is staying hydrated and seems normal, then just offer every week or two.
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