In the 5 weeks that i have had my BP only two of the attemps at feeding it has ate. The first week (after 1 week of not handling or feeding) i offered BAM it got the mouse on the first strike. The second week it is striking at the mouse but didn't constrict (the snake got a hold of the mouse). Third week i offered BAm first try again. Now tonight it was striking and hitting the mouse but never tried to constrict. Anyone know why this is happening? if it makes a difference the 2nd time i feed it was the day after pooping, and today was the day after shedding.
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0.1 "Tremper" looking Albino Leopard gecko (Lex)
0.0.1 normal ball python (felix)
1.1 Feral cats that we adopted (Fuzzy, and Bear)
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BP's feeding response...
lilroach56
Mar 13, 2004 08:10 PM
Replies (2)
jaydaddy_26
Mar 13, 2004 08:26 PM
Are you feeding live, fresh killed or frozen thawed? I f it is frozen thawed it may have to do with the temperature they are at, or the way you are offering him the mouse at.if it is too cold it could be a defense response rather than a food response, which might explain the not constricting. not sure if I am right at all but just rying to help. Good Luck
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1.0 ball python(normal)Maximus/ and 1 unknown sex normal
0.1 golden retriever Amber
0.1 dalmation/lab mix nikita
0.2 bettas
lilroach56
Mar 13, 2004 08:35 PM
i am feeding live due to absolutely no feeding response with FT and prekilled. I am going to try a prekilled tommorow.
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0.1 "Tremper" looking Albino Leopard gecko (Lex)
0.0.1 normal ball python (felix)
1.1 Feral cats that we adopted (Fuzzy, and Bear)
