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RE: NEED HELP FEEDING

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Posted by: FireStorm at Sat Jun 16 06:11:44 2007   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by FireStorm ]  
   

I read your thread on the BP Health and Diet page and this one, but I'm just going to respond here so I don't have to type the same thing twice.
1)You said you're keeping her in a 30gal aquarium. That's probably too big for a baby. If you can't afford a new cage, I would suggest putting a divider in it (you could make one yourself) so the cage is smaller. That should make it less stressful for her. Also make sure she has at least 2 small hides (again, you could probably come up with something around the house that would work) and keep the cage in a low traffic area. You might even have to cover the aquarium with a towel or something so she doesn't feel so vulnerable.

2)In your other thread you said your temps were at 90F but if you are using one of those stick on thermometers on the glass, the temps on the substrate where the snake is are probably higher. I would turn the temps down and get a digital thermometer. You can get one at WalMart that will work better for around $9. Personally, I like the ones with the probe.

3)Leave her alone. Once she's had time to adjust to the changer, offer her a live fuzzy (or whatever you think she'll eat). Feed her at night in a dark room. I usually turn the lights in my snake room off for a while before feeding, too. I would put the fuzzy in and leave the room for a little bit so you don't scare her.

Hope this helps,
Shelly


   

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