New guy hasn't eaten yet...

**Pareeeee** · 08-08-12, 09:20 AM

Yes, he is a BP, hence why I posted in the P. regius forum. He was on live, I'm trying to get him on f/t. Should I go back to offering live?

CK SandBoas · 08-08-12, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Pareeeee

Yes, he is a BP, hence why I posted in the P. regius forum. He was on live, I'm trying to get him on f/t. Should I go back to offering live?

I would offer live for maybe 4-5 feedings, then offer pre killed, and if he takes that for 4-5 feedings, then you can offer f/t again. If he was 3 weeks old when he was sold to you, at most he probably only had one meal, correct?

**Pareeeee** · 08-08-12, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by KKgal

I would offer live for maybe 4-5 feedings, then offer pre killed, and if he takes that for 4-5 feedings, then you can offer f/t again. If he was 3 weeks old when he was sold to you, at most he probably only had one meal, correct?

He had 2 meals at the breeder. When I bought him it was obvious he was fed recently, could see a nice bulge in his midsection.

MoreliAddict · 08-08-12, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Pareeeee

Yes, he is a BP, hence why I posted in the P. regius forum. He was on live, I'm trying to get him on f/t. Should I go back to offering live?

Get that hot side between 90-95 degrees, while keeping the cool side between 75-80 degrees.

I wouldn't give in and offer live just yet. Though if it makes you feel better, that's very likely the reason it won't eat. I only buy snakes that are regularly taking f/t for this reason...