Feeding f/t techniques

[Marica]

Good points Rob. When I was dealing with the refusals I didn't want to get carried away trying too many methods as this can be just as confusing for them. Best to try the simpler or easier methods for the first few attempts, then if you feel they are not enticing enough to try the next option. Also, once you are confident that your snake is on a regular feeding schedule with whatever method finally works, there is always the option of slowly easing off of or decreasing any modifications such as scenting, washing, etc.

And I don't think this thread will be of no worth no matter the outcome for Neena's hoggie. As you've stated the responses have been positive and informative. You never know when someone's Google search will lead them here.

[Marica]

Originally Posted by NennaMeerkat

What I don't want to do is stress her out and in the several attempts I have tried to feed her f/t has ended up with her not eating, being stressed, and me unable to mess with her for another week.

You could always get another snake
Seriously though, if you got another snake, one that was already on f/t, it might ease your stress by giving you f/t feeding experience and give you someone else to handle.

[NennaMeerkat]

You could always get another snake
Seriously though, if you got another snake, one that was already on f/t, it might ease your stress by giving you f/t feeding experience and give you someone else to handle.

Right now we don't have the room for another snake. However when one of our tanks clears up (we have rats that are in aquariums) I am considering getting another corn and this time making sure that 1. it is a bit older and 2. has been fed f/t many times

Then perhaps things will go more smoothly. The whole point was that my husband knew how much I LOVE hognose and so he sorta surprised me at an expo and bought me one of the only females that were there. At the time he didn't think about f/t vs. live feedings since we had fed our corns live the last time we had snakes. Its really no big deal though. Found a place 30min away from my home that should supply me with sanitary pinkies and mice to feed my snake. Unlike the many numerous feed stores that I was scared to rely on.

[NennaMeerkat]

Also I want to apologize if I came off snappy and rude to anyone earlier in the discussion. It was not my intention to get into a debate/argument over which feeding method to go with. Simply wants techniques that people had to giving f/t in general. Wasn't wanting to make it about my snake in particular but it ended up that way. I hope I have not turned anyone off to talking with me and if so I apologize. Stress makes me a real pain in the behind and I have to get in the mindset that this snake is obviously NOT going to be like any snake I have had before. She is simply uber picky and likely to miss meals for one reason or another until she is in a routine and older. I also gotta realize that she isn't going to drop and die if she does miss a meal, or even two.

I hope that in the future I can control my stress and panic a lot easier. Please accept this apology and I hope that we can all be on good talking terms despite this.

[Reptile_Reptile]

i am sorry nanna i was harsh and kinda jerk calling you lazy i kinda went into battle mode, and i didnt even think about the fact that your hoggie eats pinkies and im pretty sure they dont have teeth. i was harsh but i seriously recommend trying your hardest to make the switch.

[NennaMeerkat]

You can believe that I am gonna do what it takes to make sure my hoggie is both safe and well fed. Though I cannot say what the future will hold you can bet that no food item will go into that home able to do harm to my snake. Even if I have to pre-kill them moments before giving them to her. I will do what it takes.

And I am glad we can still be on good terms reptile, I think you and Ch^4 were some of the first people to talk to me on here and have always given me great advice. Trust me I take it to heart when you say feeding live is dangerous...I don't just blow it off.

[derekcm87]

I am glad you have figured it out. Thats all that matters. Now you are just that much more knowledgable on the subject and I think its safe to say this little hoggie is going to keep on teaching you things. Thats what its all about

[NennaMeerkat]

Lets how so derekc. I have learned something from all the animals I own, reptile or not. Wouldn't want her to be left out

[Lankyrob]

No offence taken at all, we all know how stressful it is when one of our babys starts messing us about. I am sure that you will get there and that your hoggie will have a long and enjoyable life with you.

[BoArDwAxStYlE]

tried and true, Dip what ever feeder you are using into some warm chicken stock after thawing and warming feeder..

I havent seen a snake wait more then a few seconds to dive right in..