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Old 05-13-13, 10:36 AM   #1
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Birthday presents?

Does anybody here give their snakes a "birthday present"?

Here's what I'm thinking: maybe offer a live mouse/rat once a year on his b-day. I doubt the snake really gives a rat's-@$$ (pun intended), but I want to do it. Will feeding live once a year make him suddenly refuse to eat f/t for the rest of the year? Is it best to just avoid this?
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Old 05-13-13, 10:37 AM   #2
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Re: Birthday presents?

Personally if i had a snake that ate f/t i would never risk a live prey.
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What rob said.
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While the thought of a present is nice I would never put my MBK in harm’s way.

Maybe change its enclosure around or buy it some new decorations to investigate, most snakes love new things to investigate.
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Old 05-13-13, 11:02 AM   #5
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Re: Birthday presents?

It's also at least a little bit possible that you might have a bit of trouble getting him to take his f/t the next time.
At any rate, live vs frozen is a personal choice, but it only takes once for something to happen even if you're careful.
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Old 05-13-13, 11:26 AM   #6
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While the thought of a present is nice I would never put my MBK in harm’s way.

Maybe change its enclosure around or buy it some new decorations to investigate, most snakes love new things to investigate.
Maybe I'll just get a laser pointer for him to chase around. ;P
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Old 05-13-13, 01:38 PM   #7
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I wouldn't do anything. The snake doesn't care because it can't. If you do anything it will be for you alone. If you do something it will be for you so do what you would like.
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http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/photo...9735-help.html
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That is a newbie error a lesson learned I hope, shame it is at the expense of the snakes health.
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Old 05-14-13, 02:14 AM   #10
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If the op looks at that thread he will see what a bad idea this could be.
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I agree completely mate.
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Old 05-14-13, 10:04 AM   #12
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I wouldn't do anything. The snake doesn't care because it can't. If you do anything it will be for you alone. If you do something it will be for you so do what you would like.
"I doubt the snake really gives a rat's-@$$ (pun intended), but I want to do it." ...yes. That is what I said. I understand that.

As for Korbin, I know that, if I do decide to feed live, I HAVE to watch the entire process. I've seen the even worse ball-python picture floating around with it's brains out and all.

At this point, I'm not gonna do anything for his b-day. All I asked was if feeding live can mess up his f/t appetite. And it's not worth that risk to me.
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Old 05-15-13, 06:33 AM   #13
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I suggest you to give yourself as a birthday gift to snake. It will be a perfect gift for your snake.
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