How do you feed your large snakes?
Currently since my 5' retic has 2 hides hes always in one of them...Once he gets larger I will leave him with no hides but for now its annoying since I feed live....(plz no arguments over that) butr I usually give the rat a good whack then let it wabble into the hides hes under and he grabs it and I lift the hide and monitor the feeding...Have no problem,s ever but sometimes the snake goes into like defense mode and I hear him just striking...Im wondering is that ok to do? Should I actually life the hide and dangle the stunned rat in front of him until he takes it? Should I drop the rat iot and wait the patience game until the snake hunts it? I just want input and advice so I know a good way to introduce the prey and stick to it everytime so he doesn't get confused...On a side note he has become so amazing! his color is just amazing shedding like every 25 days clock work... eating well and hes so tame yet very active I am just loving him and really feeling the bond
thanks guys and more pics soon
Mike
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