How do you decided when they need more food?

[CosmicOwl]

Operation Ratatouille was a success. He wasn't sure about it at first(as I'm sure it smells different than the mice he usually eats) but after a few minutes of tasting he eventually decided that it was food. I was actually surprised because I've heard a few people talk about how difficult it can be to get some snakes to switch. Either way, he made short work of the rat and went back to bed.











It left a nice size lump in his belly, so hopefully it keeps him nice and full

[EL Ziggy]

Woot woot! Congrats Owl!!

[CosmicOwl]

Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

Woot woot! Congrats Owl!!

Thanks. I hope he stays interested in them and doesn't change his mind lol. Once he gets really big, I'll offer him some chicks too.

[shaunyboy]

that's great news pal

it's always a huge relief when they start feeding


cheers shaun

[CosmicOwl]

Originally Posted by shaunyboy

that's great news pal

it's always a huge relief when they start feeding


cheers shaun

Heh, he has no problems feeding. I just wasn't sure if he was going to switch to rats so easily.

[CosmicOwl]

Well, it looks like he's gonna shed again. He's not really blue though, so it's hard to tell whether he's starting the process or finishing. Either way, he's probably not gonna get another rat tomorrow.

[EL Ziggy]

One missed meal won't hurt him at all Owl. Does he not eat during shed or do you just not offer food?

[CosmicOwl]

Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

One missed meal won't hurt him at all Owl. Does he not eat during shed or do you just not offer food?

He usually does not eat during shed. It's strange, because his very obviously interested in the food. He'll come out of his hide and taste it, but he doesn't usually commit to biting. He's a timid snake and also tends to go completely into hiding when he's preparing to shed. So I don't push him to eat.