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hey, i tried a baby chick like you guys told me, and he killed it becuase theres no place around here i found with pre killed and he just left it, it's been several hours he killed it then just went in his water bowl and has been there since, do you think i should try to dangle it above him or something as if i bought a prekilled or osmething please get back to me.

some greens will only eat in water. try putting the chick in water. if u have another live chick throw it in the water. good luck

CrazyCody

You are on the right track, it is obviously interested in feeding. Try leaving the dead chick in the cage overnight. I have seen young greens eat chicks they've killed almost a day later. If it has not been eaten by morning, the next time, put the live chick in at lights out and then see if it has been eaten the next morning. Some young greens are shy in the beginning, and can be scared off a prey item if they see nearby movement. Some feed better at night, at first, because they feel more comfortable and are less likely to be disturbed while feeding. Let us know how it goes.

Kelly

What I do with my young green is feed right at lights out. When yours grabs its prey and wraps it, turn the lights out and leave the room. I have seen mine constrict a rat for 2 hours until lights out and then eat it. Good luck

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GOD,I LOVE ANACONDAS!!!!! Eric aka Mr.A

Same advise...leave because I have noticed they dont usually mind killing in front of you but they dont like to eat (makes sense..they are vulnerable when eating). Lights out and leave...sometimes my girl will hold onto it for a long time without eating and then just start when she feels secure and I am not a risk. Good luck