i have a sub adult bee that always tries eating his rat wherever he strikes it even if its on the abdomen, neck, etc. He has swallowed rats tail first a few times, but occasionally just gives up and leaves it if he can't find the head. I now have to make sure he strikes it on the head so that he will eat. He's not under weight or anything and i'm not really concerned about his health, i was just wondering if anybody else has a snake that does this. or could it have to do with the spider gene?
thanks it advance.
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problem feeder question.
ryned04
Jan 23, 2009 03:59 PM
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saikyan
Jan 23, 2009 04:41 PM
Wow, I'm glad I don't have that problem, because my sub-adult normal eats tail-first half the time.
Shadow4108
Jan 23, 2009 08:20 PM
mine usually makes several attempts, usually taking a leg or sholder, but usually gives up, backs off and tries again.
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exoticball
Jan 24, 2009 10:07 AM
If it keeps playing with its food and then leaving it on the floor you may want to try putting it in a smaller container when feeding, this seems to help keep intrest in the food until its gone because they can't just take off from it.
matt
