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Well Bob H,

Rather funny thing ... this beauty wont even throw me a strike. not even a strike. interestingly perplexing but I am sure that is something I am doing. Just cant put my finger on it. I have wasted 3 pinks on her since my first post. just cant get that stirke. Anyways just thought I would let you know, and I do apporeciate all the help you have given me. I really wouldnt like to see her continuosly refuse food for a few months. If there is anything else you can think of just drop me a line.
Appreciate it
See ya mate

Dave'O'
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"there can be only one ... one reptile that is"

I'm not Bob but if this pertains to your squam, I could provide some other possible tips for inducing this animal to feed. We had a brood born a while back and most refused standard mice (dead or alive). We had our best success in catching small frogs (in our case, chorus frogs) and placing them in the cage. The caudal luring occurred immediately and these little snakes tripled their growth in a short amount of time on this frog diet. We soon began scenting small mice and it wasn't too long after that these snakes were slamming f/t mice from tongs. Just something to consider if you are looking for options.

Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center
Lake Forest, IL

>>Well Bob H,
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>>Rather funny thing ... this beauty wont even throw me a strike. not even a strike. interestingly perplexing but I am sure that is something I am doing. Just cant put my finger on it. I have wasted 3 pinks on her since my first post. just cant get that stirke. Anyways just thought I would let you know, and I do apporeciate all the help you have given me. I really wouldnt like to see her continuosly refuse food for a few months. If there is anything else you can think of just drop me a line.
>>Appreciate it
>>See ya mate
>>
>>Dave'O'
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>>"there can be only one ... one reptile that is"
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL

Well I was about to try anoles, theyre all over the place, but if frogs work then so be it ... I was also wondering if there were any "purchasable" frogs I could find at a pet store that are cost effective ... not too many frogs around Houston where I am at ... but then again summer is comming so they might start roaming.

Thanks Again guys

Dave
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"there can be only one ... one reptile that is"

Some pet stores sell small green frogs, peepers/tree frogs, etc. You can certainly try that. Glades Herp in Florida usually has quite a few good "feeder" frogs. I would recommend freezing the frogs to kill parasites and then offering them on tongs by gently nudging the snake on the tip of the mouth. Keep us posted. Rob

>>Well I was about to try anoles, theyre all over the place, but if frogs work then so be it ... I was also wondering if there were any "purchasable" frogs I could find at a pet store that are cost effective ... not too many frogs around Houston where I am at ... but then again summer is comming so they might start roaming.
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>>Thanks Again guys
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>>Dave
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>>"there can be only one ... one reptile that is"
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL

I agree with trying small frogs. There is always some concern about introducing parasites with the frogs but it is certainly better than starving. Good Luck!!