I have 10 Brazilian Red tail Hatchlings, That have shed and won't eat any suggestions on prey items?. Also what is the going Price of Brazilian Red Tail Hatchlings? Thanks for your help!!
-J
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Brazilian Red Tails Hatchling Help
snakehound223
Sep 23, 2004 12:33 PM
Replies (5)
bcijoe
Sep 23, 2004 12:59 PM
you can try using live fuzzy mice (larger than pinkies, smaller than hoppers) and place each boa with one mouse in a brown paper bag closed up, or a deli cup wrapped with paper or left in a dark warm spot.
they need to be alone with it, without distractions, such as light or movement or other snakes, and they need to basically run into it and be 'forced' to smell/see it.
Leave them be undisturbed for an hour or so, and whenever you go to check, do so with minimum interuption, like not turning on lights or moving the cup/bag. i would suggest leaving them like this for a few hours at a time if not showing immediate results.
If still doesn't work, remove them, then try again overnight.. set them up this way late at night and by morning most should have eaten.
take care, Joe Rollo - BciJoe
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Thanks and take care - Joe Rollo
'Tis not the stongest of the species that will eventually survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change' Charles Darwin
snakehound223
Sep 23, 2004 01:36 PM
Thanks for your help!!
bcijoe
Sep 23, 2004 01:43 PM
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Thanks and take care - Joe Rollo
'Tis not the stongest of the species that will eventually survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change' Charles Darwin
snakehound223
Sep 27, 2004 10:31 AM
All but one ate Thanks!!!
bcijoe
Sep 27, 2004 11:03 AM
That one may be going into shed.. should just change it up, keep it away from the food for a few days then try again..
sometimes I didn't realize these babies were going into shed.. sometimes just waiting a few more days made them realize how hungry they really were!
I just had 5 baby sonorans that wouldn't eat, even live, for 5 weeks !!!!!!!
Then suddenly, out of nowhere, all but 1 took F/T !!!!
I'm still excited myself.. lol
Take care, Joe Rollo - BciJoe
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Thanks and take care - Joe Rollo
'Tis not the stongest of the species that will eventually survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change' Charles Darwin
