First feeding :)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

I hadn't planned on feeding Atticus quite so soon after getting him but it had been a week since he last ate with his breeder and he seemed to be searching. So I pulled out a couple pinkies from the freezer and thawed them, which I have to say was kinda stressful as a first timer haha, read a lot about issues from not thawing feeders properly, but I think I did ok. And I have to say Atticus was amazing just a little prompting with the tongs and he ate them both quite happily. Now he is resting comfortably back in his home digesting away!

[shaunyboy]

i defrost my prey overnight at room temperature

glad to hear he ate for you mate


cheers shaun

[CrazyAnimalLady]

I defrosted for a while at room temp then warmed in water to just above room temp. Now I feel like I'm hovering making sure he's nice and warm to digest. Haha I'm like a nervous mom :P

[shaunyboy]

Originally Posted by CrazyAnimalLady

I defrosted for a while at room temp then warmed in water to just above room temp. Now I feel like I'm hovering making sure he's nice and warm to digest. Haha I'm like a nervous mom :P

in the begining we all over think things and worry too much,its not a bad thing for the reptile,but it stresses the hell out the keeper

i use a hair dryer to heat my prey after its been defrosted


cheers shaun

[sharthun]

Congrats on the successful feed!

[EL Ziggy]

Congrats on the successful first feed.

[Snakesitter]

Well done! Over time, it'll become old hat, and you won't worry a tenth so much!