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07-19-12, 03:54 AM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
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Originally Posted by MoreliAddict
When feeding f/t:
Serve the rat HOT and wet right out of really hot water. Not boiling or scorching, but really hot. And you know your snake just took some water in with his meal which is good. - That's just what works best for me.
Also, you should contact the breeder and find out if it was mouse hoppers or rat hoppers...
Lastly, some snakes take a while to get used to a new "home" before they're comfortable enough to eat. Try not to stress, he'll eat eventually.
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I use this method and seem to get a better feed response as well as feeding at night since they're nocturnal animals. In my experience, the hotter the prey, the quicker they are to 'find' it and strike. You don't want it scorching but really hot. Some of my animals will only take it hot out of the water. I typically thaw their food to room temp, then put the rats in a container I specifically use for heating their food that's filled with hot water for a couple of minutes, and then feed.
I agree with finding out what he was eating prior to your purchase. If he was on mice, personally I'd continue with them until you have your animal consistently eating, then try offering rats as they're a much better food source for your retic. Also, double check with the breeder if he was feeding live, pre-killed, or f/t
Also, as been stated, some animals take time getting acclimated to their new home and as much as you want to handle him, I wouldn't until he ate. Getting him out for a quick cage cleaning is fine, but no more than that.
In all, get his husbandry requirements dead on, keep his stress level low and offer a food he's used to eating and at a nice hot temp if he's been eating f/t and soon you'll have a voracious eater pounding down food everytime he's fed.
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08-03-12, 07:52 AM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
Well any update? Did you get him eating?
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08-03-12, 08:01 AM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
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Well any update? Did you get him eating?
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LOL I don't know about the retic but I'm gonna try the hot rat today 
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08-03-12, 08:56 AM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
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LOL I don't know about the retic but I'm gonna try the hot rat today |
Was looking at old emails last night, and saw one from back in the day from Spot's breeder, who advised me to do the hot water thing. He said "water can be as hot as your tap gets" - that's what works best for me.
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08-06-12, 08:52 PM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
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Well any update? Did you get him eating?
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No, sadly I did not. I tried an overnight, live, and even moving him into a quiet room. I made absolutley sure he stayed warm and the humidity was high also.I have two dogs and being quiet and no movement was recommended, still nothing worked. I contacted the breeder via email and told him everything. He offered for me to bring him to the show and do a trade because obviously, I did not want this animal dieing in my care. This is not a breeding snake, it's a pet. I know trading happens very often in the reptile world, but it's just not quite that easy for me. He saw the upset within me and was extremely helpful. Instead of trading for another, he took the retic into his care. Once the snake has begun eating regularly( if he eats) the snake will be returned. He gave me many options. He let me pick out another snake as a "backup" and if he can't save this retic, he will give me this other. I walked out worried but happy. The breeder was extremely helpful, and I am thankful.
Sorry it was so long 
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08-06-12, 09:21 PM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
Glad to hear the breeder made it right. Hopefully your old little one survives.
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08-07-12, 05:50 AM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
Nice to hear of a good breeder doing his best to make things right
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08-07-12, 04:21 PM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
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Glad to hear the breeder made it right. Hopefully your old little one survives.
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Yes, the breeder was extremely helpful. He is Sam from Redog Reptiles and I recommend him to anyone and everyone. Cross your fingers the litle guy lives
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08-07-12, 04:48 PM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
My bad! Silly typos! Dying* and Reddog Reptiles*. There may have been more but those were the two I caught
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08-07-12, 04:55 PM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
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Nice to hear of a good breeder doing his best to make things right |
Not to be rude but "make things right"? This could have nothin to do with the dealer. It's very helpful of him but he doesn't have to take it back by any means. I'm not trying to be rude we don't know what temps the cage is at and are they the right temps? Does the snake have hides? Handled excessively? Is it in a room with where there is lots of traffic etc. again I'm not trying to be rude but lets not put this on the breeder right away
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08-07-12, 05:36 PM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
Not saying it is the breeders fault whatsoever but at the same time to see good customer service is good, isnt it?
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08-07-12, 05:46 PM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
I've been looking for this thread. That hot rat trick is boss! Thx Guys.
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08-07-12, 06:35 PM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
i just did the blowdryer trick to feed 2 juvi carpets and BRB who would not eat FT , and it worked ! all 3 snakes took it nice and warm once i let the blowdryer run for about 2 minutes , on the 1st try too within seconds. Now i can stock up on some FT instead of doing the live fresh killed way.
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08-11-12, 10:55 PM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
I feel super lucky...I got my guy two days ago, and while it took him ages to actually eat the rat, he did eat it...hooray! Does this mean I can hold him sooner?! (after he's out of feeding frenzy, of course). I've always done the hot water trick...don't even dry them off xD never had any problems (minus a mouse exploding once...yuk). I do the nom nom dance too..more for my amusement, I think xD
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08-11-12, 11:19 PM
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Re: Baby retic will not eat.
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Originally Posted by iBaman
I feel super lucky...I got my guy two days ago, and while it took him ages to actually eat the rat, he did eat it...hooray! Does this mean I can hold him sooner?! (after he's out of feeding frenzy, of course). I've always done the hot water trick...don't even dry them off xD never had any problems (minus a mouse exploding once...yuk). I do the nom nom dance too..more for my amusement, I think xD
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Give him two feedings before handling even though he ate shortly after coming home, just to be safe.
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