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10-01-12, 11:01 AM
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Re: rat snake problem
I would agree that feeding outside the enclosure is a waste for established feeders. Confining the snake with the prey is one technique that got a number of my colubrids hatchlings to start feeding. It may or may not work in this case, but I would surely try.
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10-01-12, 12:15 PM
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Re: rat snake problem
Then best to feed it when its in its hide. Dangle the food at the door. Wait for him to take it or toss it in. Leave him be and check back in 24 hrs. It will work this way. If not then try braining and new tub or whatever. Feeding issues are mostly the keeper doing something the snake doesn't like or husbandry issues. Sound to me like the op is to hands on. I mean the snake is trying to drag the prey to a safe spot. Let it do so and it will eat. My Pit loves to eat in her hide. Have you seen her feeding video I posted. She takes the prey into the hide imediately after striking. Anyway like I said I think there is just to much human intetaction going on here. Toss in food...walk away...return to fat snake tomorrow 
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10-01-12, 12:16 PM
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Re: rat snake problem
I am going to try the paper bag today. Might brain it.
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10-01-12, 12:17 PM
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Non Carborundum Illegitimi
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Re: rat snake problem
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Originally Posted by Snakeman8
I am going to try the paper bag today. Might brain it. |
You only tried feeding it YESTERDAY!!! Give it some space, only try to feed every 7 days or you will stress it to death.
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10-01-12, 12:19 PM
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Re: rat snake problem
My ball has no problem at all, she'll eat anything that fits in her mouth.
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10-01-12, 12:22 PM
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Re: rat snake problem
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My ball has no problem at all, she'll eat anything that fits in her mouth.
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What relevance has this to the rat snake?
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10-01-12, 12:54 PM
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Re: rat snake problem
I agree with Lankyrob. Don't handle it for a few days an vary your approach. Not all of my corns eat the same way. None of them respond well to dangling food, but all of my kings do.
What I'm saying is: Take your time and find an approach that will work for your snake.
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10-01-12, 12:56 PM
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Re: rat snake problem
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10-01-12, 12:58 PM
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Re: rat snake problem
I just was telling that the other one has no problems.
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10-01-12, 01:04 PM
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Re: rat snake problem
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Originally Posted by Snakeman8
I just was telling that the other one has no problems.
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We believe you, and maybe the explanation was too short. Different types of snakes tolerate handling differently. Even within the same subspecies I have snakes that react differently to human interaction.
As a general rule I would minimize handling for a snake that exhibits feeding problems.
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10-01-12, 01:09 PM
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Re: rat snake problem
Didn't mean to say today, on my iPod, corrected my spelling.
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10-01-12, 01:15 PM
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Re: rat snake problem
Oh,
This is my first rat.
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10-01-12, 01:31 PM
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Re: rat snake problem
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Originally Posted by Snakeman8
Oh,
This is my first rat.
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Rat snakes are great, IMHO. Give the guy a litte bit of rest and then try something new. We had a couple of suggestions in this thread. As long as the snake eats there is no right or wrong way, with a few exceptions.
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10-01-12, 03:53 PM
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Re: rat snake problem
theres a good chance shes eating, just watched her start smelling the pinkie, then grab it and pull it under the news paper.
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10-01-12, 07:00 PM
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Re: rat snake problem
Just let us know how it turns out. 
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