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IMO
at Mon Jan 5 19:02:41 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by IMO ]
My ball python was the same, small and shy of prey. Here's what worked for me. Get a plastic container 6 x 4 x 4 inches or close, but smaller than a shoebox size container. Put the snake in and then the prey, assuming it is a dead food item. Cover with a towel or put in a dark area without distractions. Leave for 15 minutes and check or even overnight. If overnight, put the box with snake and food item into it's cage for warmth. You can also try this with live prey, but you must observe closely, every 15 minutes and after 30 minutes take it out and try again another day. Don't ever leave live mouse in cage overnight, but you probably new that.
What this does is that it keeps the food close to the snake and may allow the snakes fight or flight instinct to kick in or it may trigger its eating behavior.
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