first rat yay!

[hellosugaree]

So my coastal took his first rat today. He's been eating hoppers vigourously since we got him a bit over a month ago. I finally found a local guy who breeds rats so I got to go by and hand pick the sizes. I didn't expect trouble getting him switched to rats since this guy doesn't waste time when you dangle food in front of him. But I have heard horror stories about getting them switched over so I'm definitely relieved. These are a bit bigger than the hoppers he was eating which I think is perfect anyway. Happy snake and happy snake caretaker. The local breeder definitely beats the frozen mystery bag of poop-covered freezer-burned rat pups I saw at the local show too. I'd much rather know the animals are fresh and cared for properly until the time of their death.

[Coffee Black]

I think its usually other carpets that are hard to switch. Coastals are notorious for not caring what they eat, just that they are eating haha.

[hellosugaree]

I think its usually other carpets that are hard to switch. Coastals are notorious for not caring what they eat, just that they are eating haha.

Mine certainly seems that way.

[UwabamiReptiles]

Congrats, I'm kinda in that battle right now with my jag. One day he will take rats then the next feeding he doesn't want rats.

[hellosugaree]

Congrats, I'm kinda in that battle right now with my jag. One day he will take rats then the next feeding he doesn't want rats.

I don't blame him. I couldn't eat the same thing every meal. Especially if that meal was only once a week. But on a serious note, good luck with that.