My retics first F/T rat

JustMeNmySnakes · 02-11-15, 06:30 PM

I was just thinking how nice it would be when she's big enough if I could feed her California Pocket Gophers. My yard is infested with them. I'm sure they carry diseases that would make my retic sick.. Anyways, just a thought. LOL!

Cmwells90 · 02-11-15, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JustMeNmySnakes

I was just thinking how nice it would be when she's big enough if I could feed her California Pocket Gophers. My yard is infested with them. I'm sure they carry diseases that would make my retic sick.. Anyways, just a thought. LOL!

Would killing them and freezing them help? I've heard of using this to kill off parasites they might be carrying.

JustMeNmySnakes · 02-11-15, 09:28 PM

Walmart or Target it is.
As for freezing to kill parasites. I'm not sure, but I suppose it's worth investigating a bit more. I wouldn't give them to her unless I was 100% certain there's no risk. Anyways, F/T rats are fine for now.
Thanks for the replies!

JustMeNmySnakes · 02-15-15, 03:01 PM

She had a small rat 4 nights ago and pooped it out faster and more than when she ate adult mice. I'll assume she's ready for another.
If I'm wrong, let me know...Gonna offer her a F/T small rat as soon as its thawed.