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RE: JCP feeding questions.

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Posted by: McDowelliCheynei at Tue Apr 19 07:56:55 2005   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by McDowelliCheynei ]  
   

Sounds like you've got it all under control!



I would feed her in the same enclosure. This way she will feel more secure. Just remember though, when she is feeding regularly, some recommend switching to a feeding tank to stop snakes becomming used to feeding time simply because her door is opened. I don't feel it is necessary as, with regular handling, a snake will know that "door open" doesn't equal "food". Just a tip... whenever i open the doors to my enclosures, i touch my snakes lightly with a handling rod, just so they know i'm there. This way there is no confusion as to who is the food... and who is the boss



To weigh mine when they're not feeding, i just place a light bulb box in the enclosure, right near their heads. Often they just coil up inside it whilst i hold it. This way you can lift them out whilst they still feel like they are in hiding.



Remember - don't use mice if you can avoid it. If you can't get her to eat rats anymore, defrost a mouse and rub it on the rat. This is called scenting, and may trigger the appetite.



Good Luck!

Cheers



BTW... nice snake.


   

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