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AwesomeGuy376
03-02-16, 11:45 PM
Just happy to say that my Red Tail ate for the first time in my care the other day. Really cool to see this in person, as ive never seen a snake eat in real life, and was a cool experience! He refused his first meal when he first got here (the previous owner failed to mention he was in shed at the time), but now he ate like a champ!

http://puu.sh/nsZ3K/33a2a815b1.jpghttp://puu.sh/nsZ4P/1cf43d176e.jpg
Herpo
03-03-16, 12:09 AM
It's a great experience, isn't it! Congratulations!
dannybgoode
03-03-16, 01:01 AM
Good on you. Shows the snake is settling in and you're getting the care right. Remember,don't feed again for 3 weeks or so.

Also, a technicality but yours is not a red tail. Yes, they are sometimes called that, usually by the pet trade to make them sound more attractive but it is incorrect.

In any event they are quite attractive enough without making up names for them. They really are on of the most beautiful snakes around...
dave himself
03-03-16, 04:38 AM
Congratulations it's always a big milestone to get the first feed over well done
EL Ziggy
03-03-16, 06:29 AM
Congrats AG. Keep up the good work!
AwesomeGuy376
03-03-16, 07:43 AM
Thanks guys :D
Albert Clark
03-03-16, 09:53 AM
Congrats! He really looks like he was waiting for that meal. Lol. Nice closeup.
jpsteele80
03-03-16, 09:56 AM
Congrats, if he is eating your doing it right :D
Oleman
03-03-16, 11:08 AM
Good job! Always a great sight to see.
macandchz
03-03-16, 12:30 PM
congratulations! it makes you feel like you've done everything right when they eat.
Aaron_S
03-03-16, 01:03 PM
Do you sing the awesome song from the lego movie every day?
AwesomeGuy376
03-03-16, 01:28 PM
Do you sing the awesome song from the lego movie every day?

Yes, every day or every second of my entire life 0.0 *sings everything is awesome in a slow, creepy voice*
Aaron_S
03-03-16, 02:05 PM
Yes, every day or every second of my entire life 0.0 *sings everything is awesome in a slow, creepy voice*

That song is pretty awesome
bigsnakegirl785
03-03-16, 02:29 PM
Congrats! I've noticed a lot of snakes refuse to eat while in shed, so that would probably explain it. :) As mentioned, hold off on the next meal for at least 3 weeks, 4 weeks being preferable.
DollysMom
03-05-16, 09:36 AM
Congrats. Always a very good thing!