I had some issues switching one of mine early on. What I have found to be successful is my thawing method.

I use a 5 gallon bucket for feedings. I thaw both rats and mice in the water so it all kinda marinates together. If you have other snakes that are eating rats this will be a good way to work it. If not, start working on those rat pups. Feeding 8 mice to an adult JCP is a bit painful on the wallet!
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Cindy Steinle
PHFaust
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