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Rextiles
at Mon Jul 22 17:45:44 2013 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Rextiles ]
Do you also feed them in same container?
Yes, I feed them in their tubs as this now is their own microcosm that they exist in. I've rarely ever had to enclose one in a deli cup with a pinky to entice it to eat, but I have done so a few times wondering why this is effective. Like I said in my prior post, I have had pretty good success when I notice that the snake is highly active, which most likely means it is searching for food, then I place the mouse on the opposite side of the tub and let the snake discover it's food. This way, the food is found on the snake's terms, when it's actively searching for food, instead of feeling imposed upon and possibly frightened when a mouse is shoved in it's face which I feel can turn some individuals off from food sources.
I suppose rabbit pellets are pretty big to ingest, as opposed to sani- chips which I keep bigger snakes in with less concern with ingestion of the substrate.
The problem with wood chip products is that they are non-digestible should they be accidently ingested. Rabbit pellets however are simple ground up alfalfa and can be safely ingested and break down easily unlike wood chips. For me, thats one of the many reasons why I use rabbit pellets with all of my hognose. 
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Troy Rexroth
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RE: OUT OF EGG AND THEN... - Rextiles, Mon Jul 22 17:45:44 2013