Finiky Blood

[CHRISANDBOIDS14]

Great!

Well, keep trying to keep up the humidity.

I would wait at least another week before trying again. Just to make sure he regains his appetite and has had time to relax a little after eating.

C.

[Borneoblood151]

Hey,
Every 7 days is a good starting point for a good feeding regimen or schedule. Also, if you haven't already done so, you should get your self a 2222 Rubbermaid plastic sweater box, or something in similar size, and switch it over to it. Sweater boxes hold humidity much better than glass aquariums, anytime with no needed modification.
-Angel

[BigRed01]

I tired feeding him again last week (02/16/05), no luck. Left the mouse in his cage over night and no luck. Tried feeding him again lst night, well he ate! He was very aggressive in his feeding :grab: . What really concerns me is that hes not very active, Is that a common trait of the bloods? The sweater box thing, it doesnt need air holes?

[Borneoblood151]

Hey,
Bloods are ambush predators, and so they do not actively prowl or hunt for food, like other pythons or even colubrids. But, you will know when they are hungry if you have a hide or something for it to hide under or in, because you will see their nose sticking out when hungry or on the alert for a meal. As for holes in the box, the answer to that is yes! you should have plenty of holes in the sweater box for air exchange and to prevent other problems associated with too much moisture and lack of appropriate air exchange.
-Angel

[CHRISANDBOIDS14]

Originally posted by Borneoblood151
you should have plenty of holes in the sweater box for air exchange and to prevent other problems associated with too much moisture and lack of appropriate air exchange.

I agree, however not too many holes. 10-15 quarter inch holes would do it.

C.