Tiger Ratsnake Finally Ate!!!!!

SWDK · 08-18-16, 05:24 PM

Well, it's been 6 long weeks since I received my Tiger Ratsnake from Exotic Pets Las Vegas. I was told it ate frozen small rats without any issues, but I'm skeptical about that. I've tried every size & shape mouse or rats and even chicks with no interest at all.

Today he finally ate for me and I'm so happy. Since it list some weight, I decided to get a live crawler mouse to see if it sparked some interest. After being a bit shy he starred hunting and ate the crawler in seemingly one bite. Boy was I relieved it ate something, although I wasn't thrilled about it being live. I also tossed in a frozen jumbo mouse and it took that down as well. I'm hoping now it will eat frozen from this point on.

**Minkness** · 08-18-16, 05:35 PM

Yayyyy! Congrats!

**EL Ziggy** · 08-18-16, 06:23 PM

That's awesome Dave. The hunger almost always wins in the end. Sometimes a small live feeder is exactly what it takes to kick start their appetite. Good idea following up with a f/t prey item too. I hope he stays consistent for you.

SWDK · 08-18-16, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by EL Ziggy

That's awesome Dave. The hunger almost always wins in the end. Sometimes a small live feeder is exactly what it takes to kick start their appetite. Good idea following up with a f/t prey item too. I hope he stays consistent for you.

Thanks! Figured while it was in feed mode it was my best shot at getting it to take frozen. I'll keep at it like usual and eventually it should take frozen no problem. Might take a few more live feeder jumpstart attempts, but at least I know it works.

Jim Smith · 08-18-16, 08:55 PM

I know how it feels when they go off their food for no apparent reason. I'm glad you got him going again and hopefully he'll get into a regular rhythm of taking F/T whenever they're offered.

**Tsubaki** · 08-18-16, 09:35 PM

Congrats! One of the best feelings in the world when that one pesky eater decides to chow down

dave himself · 08-19-16, 01:37 AM

Congratulations Dave and maybe when he's on a regular feeding schedule could we have some pics please

SWDK · 08-20-16, 07:20 AM

I'll get some pics up after a few more meals. She's looking a bit thin at the moment and I'd rather show off a healthier looking snake.

dave himself · 08-20-16, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SWDK

I'll get some pics up after a few more meals. She's looking a bit thin at the moment and I'd rather show off a healthier looking snake.

Totally understand where your coming from Dave

macandchz · 08-20-16, 08:43 AM

you are so lucky she'll eat frozen. still trying to convert mac.

SWDK · 08-20-16, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by macandchz

you are so lucky she'll eat frozen. still trying to convert mac.

I'm not getting my hope up too high yet as this was the first time he ate for me. We will see how he does next feeding. I'm keeping positive thoughts until then.

SWDK · 08-20-16, 10:01 PM

Snapped a quick pic today bc I had to spot clean. He didn't like me or the camera and hid his head. He shed 5 days ago so he's pretty fresh looking. The flash makes him look a little more glossy than normal.

**Minkness** · 08-20-16, 11:24 PM

Wow, he's beautiful! =D

dave himself · 08-21-16, 01:25 AM

I'm with Mink he a beauty Dave

**Tsubaki** · 08-21-16, 01:51 AM

Good looking snake! Hope he keeps eating from now on!