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Tip for those of you with fussy-eater BPs!

Plissken

Plissken

Crazy Snail Lady
I had an interesting experience today...

I just fed my snakes about an hour ago, Tuesday is feeding day. Connor ate in about two seconds, like usual... I was sort of apprehensive about Chester, because I've only had him for two weeks or so and though he fed for me last Tuesday, I know what royal/ball pythons can be like!

So I thawed the mouse and held it out for him (on tongs of course.) He sniffed it a bit and then turned away, showing no interest at all. I was a bit disappointed that I didn't have a fantastic feeder BP! I tried for several minutes to get him to eat but he wouldn't have it.

Then I suddenly realised what I'd forgotten - I always pull the curtains when I feed the snakes, just out of habit really, and out of habit now I got up and shut the curtains. I looked down and snap - the tongs were empty and Chester was constricting his mousie! I was amazed, to be honest, because it was so obvious what a big difference the lighting made. Ches has fed twice for me in 14 days now, and I really think with him the lighting is the key.

I posted this because I know lots of people struggle with BPs and maybe they haven't tried darkening the room. Lots of people will know the darkness trick of course, but some won't and so if I can just help out one person, that's good enough for me.

Plus I wanted to share because I am happy to have a good little feeder ;)
 
Howdy!
I quoted this in the other b.p. thread on the Chit-Chat Forum. Good info! Congrats!
 
I followed this advice and it worked. I made the room dark and she ate the f/t hopper right away. I have been feeding her in her cage (I am using newspaper not aspen in her cage) and until I tried this, she wanted nothing to do with her food. She just pushed it away. Now she attacks the mouse as soon as it is offered. She almost came out of her cage after it yesterday. Scared me since the room was dark and I did not know where she was.

I also put a towel in front of cage so she can see me.
 
Penman6668 said:
I followed this advice and it worked. I made the room dark and she ate the f/t hopper right away. I have been feeding her in her cage (I am using newspaper not aspen in her cage) and until I tried this, she wanted nothing to do with her food. She just pushed it away. Now she attacks the mouse as soon as it is offered. She almost came out of her cage after it yesterday. Scared me since the room was dark and I did not know where she was.

I also put a towel in front of cage so she can see me.
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I am so glad this helped you! Yay for your BP eating! :cheers:
 
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