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Originally Posted by Kingsnakechris
Yeah, he started on mice but he will not under any circumstances eat F/T or fresh killed...he only eats live period. Well, he was starting to "pop" the mice when he constricted them so I figured (on top of hue big he was getting) it may be time to take the prey item up a few sizes. He loves the rats, he gets very exited when he's about to get it, I love it when he gets perfectly lined up and holds absolutely still and gives that stare right before the strike... Very cool to see him in feeding mode. I'd prefer F/T (less risk) but he won't touch em.
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The breeder fed my yumensis live mice, and it took me forever to turn him on f/t. At one point he constricted my lower arm, looking for a place to strike. Once he was that hungry I used tongs to animate a warmed f/t, and he finally took it. Even since then he is the easiest snake to feed. My greeri fell more easily for the same trick.
F/t is not only less risk, it's so much more convenient and cheaper, at least from my point of view.
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