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rat bite during constriction?

ballfreak Aug 08, 2007 01:44 PM

i was feeding today and when the snake got the rat the rat was able to bite my snake but all i seen was one scale sticking out? im guessing theres nothing to worry about? it didnt break the skin thank god!

Replies (3)

mistysprouse Aug 08, 2007 01:49 PM

should be ok
just watch it

my guess is the snake will go into shed pretty soon
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Misty Sprouse Ball Pythons

dsreptiel Aug 08, 2007 03:15 PM

That is why I feed F/T but if your going to feed live keep a pencil on hand and when the snake strikes and constricts find the rodents mouth and put the end of the pencil in it so it will bite that instead of your snake . David of DS Reptile Rescue

blowitch Aug 08, 2007 07:21 PM

I just use my fingers...

-John

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