A couple thoughts and opinions from one who WAS the world’s worst Suboc keeper, and is now successful.
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First, all the techniques listed by these good folks, so far, are right on the money.
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I’ve always been successful with “tease feeding” on All neonatal NA Rat Snakes, EXCEPT Subocs!!!!
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As long as the animals have good body tone, do not force feed. (If it comes to that, I highly recommend a “pinky pump”.)
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DR has beat us up several times here, and in his fine book, that these animals are crevice creatures and many individuals must feel secure. An almost magic hide for hatchling and yearling Subocs is a trick that has been around for at least 40 years.
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1. Take two inexpensive, terra cotta, flower pots of appropriate size for your animal and container.
2. Break one up into medium pieces and place the pieces in the other pot.
3. Turn it upside down on cage substrate.
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It is amazing to me how quickly the babies find the entrance, learn where it is for quick escapes, and will even use it as an ambush perch.
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Not a Suboc, but a close friend, who has many different husbandry requirements, but seems to share the security issues with Subocs.


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Regards, Bill McGighan

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