F/T to Live ?

[satfreebie]

I have 2 balls that have not taken any food since I purchased them in Dec. Now I was told they were eating fresh killed but would take F/T left in the cage over night. I have had no luck with that eithier. So what should I do, try live? They are both about 800 grams and a very important pair to me, 100% Het Albino. Also if I try a live rat what are the down falls?

Thanks for all the help.

[greenman1867]

If you need to try live, make sure you do not leave the rat un attended in the enclosure. Something I would do (and have) is do a search of this forum there are some really great posts especially from Jeff Favelle w/ vids. I learned alot from them.
I am not sure but you could try feeding a live fuzzy or just weaned rat to get them feeding then try the F/T right after.

Maybe........GL though but do check out those posts by Jeff.

Shawn

[satfreebie]

I am sorry I guess I should have mentioned, I tried a small rat fuzzy and they could care less. But I will look for those posts. Thanks

[mykee]

Unless your 800g snakes have lost a good amount of weight since you received them in December, I would not cave in and feed live if their previous owner said they were eating f/t. They'll eat soon enough.