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Prey too big?

wvherp Nov 02, 2007 07:45 AM

My Thayeri, about 2.5 feet, killed a small adult but did not eat. It appears from the wetness of the mouse that he had the mouse in his mouth but did not get it all the way down. Could it have been too big? I thought he would be able to handle it

Replies (3)

MikeRusso Nov 02, 2007 09:11 AM

yea, it sounds like it was a bit too big... try somthing smaller for his next meal..

~ Mike

wvherp Nov 02, 2007 09:15 AM

Mike, should I wait awhile or can I offer food right away? He shed yesterday and took the mouse immediately. I have smaller frozen mice for my other snakes, but he will not take f/t, he refused last night after he couldn't eat the mouse.
Thanks

MikeRusso Nov 02, 2007 10:36 AM

Go ahead and give it a try with a smaller prey item, there is no need to wait..

~ Mike

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