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07-21-09, 01:19 PM
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Re: BP Won't eat
Kenny did you not try ASFs?
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07-22-09, 05:20 AM
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Re: BP Won't eat
Not yet because i am waiting a bit before trying to feed him again. I'll probably try that this weekend since the house will be quiet due to my studying for an exam.
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07-22-09, 08:51 AM
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Re: BP Won't eat
I did not go back through all the threads but did you try braining the F/T mouse or pre-killed one?
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07-23-09, 04:59 AM
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Re: BP Won't eat
Define pre killed. yes I've tried a f/t brained one and still nothing. i even warm up the head extra for a good heat signature after letting it thaw by his enclosure (for the scent)
Kenny
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07-23-09, 10:05 AM
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Re: BP Won't eat
Take live mouse kill it anyway you see fit. Then brain it. I say anyway you see fit because people have their own way of doing things. Just make sure it is dead.
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07-23-09, 12:47 PM
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Re: BP Won't eat
I hate prekilled. I've tried smacking them against a wall and just stunned them. I've also tried cervical dislocation, and it's tougher than it looks. I messed up the first time and only partially paralyzed the mouse. If you're going to do it, I suggest using a wooden pencil. Pin the mouse and place the pencil behind the ears on the neck. Press down and toward the head...hard. When you feel a pop you've got it. It should die instantly- if you do it wrong you'll just hurt it really badly. Although it's going to be eaten anyway..lol
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07-23-09, 02:07 PM
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Re: BP Won't eat
I grab the mouse by tail and swing away against the corner of a table. Always does the trick. Just swing hard do not feel bad about mouse your snake has to eat. Luckily I only have one snake that eats freshly killed. Everything else is on F/T.
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07-24-09, 05:01 AM
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Re: BP Won't eat
Ummm I don't think i could do that. oh well. he'll just have to decide to start eating live or f/t.
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07-24-09, 06:08 AM
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Re: BP Won't eat
What is this braining business? I believe I heard about it before, but I'm not sure. Is it where you cut the head open a bit and expose the brain for scent reasons? Has anyone tried it with sucess?
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07-24-09, 08:47 AM
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Re: BP Won't eat
Braining means smashing it in the head so you kind of expose the brain because you've smashed it open. As far as I know, anyway. You could cut it open all nice and neat, but that wouldn't be "braining" per se.
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07-24-09, 09:52 AM
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Re: BP Won't eat
I like to cut it open not smash it. I have used it to some effect. I tend to use it as a last resort.
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07-30-09, 11:35 AM
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Re: BP Won't eat
Well I finally got my Ball to eat some large mice last night. She caught and ate one live mouse and 15 minutes later I put a second live mouse in the tank for her. She was interested and came a few inches out of her hide to investigate, bu then looked timmed when the mouse approached. I then took the mouse out and tried the braining technique. She approached the dead mouse, rubber her face all over it and then ate it. Next week I hope to try to get her to start eating rats again with this techique. Thank you guys and girls for the tip.
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07-31-09, 09:22 AM
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Re: BP Won't eat
CONGRATULATIONS!! =D
on getting your snake to eat.
I am ordering some natal rats and i'll let you guys know what happens
Thanks again so much for all the advice!
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08-19-09, 11:49 PM
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Re: BP Won't eat
how did the asf rats work out? any luck?
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08-20-09, 09:04 AM
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Re: BP Won't eat
Nope. I'm going to try again probably this weekend. I'll be sure to let you know!
Kenny
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