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New Ball, and a couple questions....

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2i2_D3gr33s

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Well, I finally got a new ball python. It was listed as a baby, but they think it's around 5 months old. He was the best looking of the 7 they had, and he's doing very well in his new home. The only downside, is that he's currently on small adult live mice. What is the best way to make the transition from live to f/t? And if it won't take to f/t, will it be okay to try "stunned" ? What is the proper way to "stun" a mouse anyway?

Here's a couple pics, the first one didn't turn out to well, but the second looks great!

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Offer him f/t that is warmed and dangle it in front of him. I've successfully switched a 3 year old BP to f/t rats that way. If he doesn't eat for a week or two don't give in. He'll get hungry enough to eat would be my guess. It will hopefully be easier since he's younger. Have fun with your new guy!

~Katie
 
The best way to stun a rat is to put it in a bag and slam it off the ground, a mouse on the other hand you can stun it by flicking the back of its head with your finger. You shoulnt have any problems with the switch but if you do then stunning is just as simple.
 
So this friday, just go ahead and try the f/t, and if he doesn't eat, wait another week? How many weeks are okay if he's not takin em?
 
Ball pythons have been known to go a very long time without food. The longest ever was close to 2 years. Ofcourse you shouldnt wait this long but as lon as it dosent lose weight it will be fine for a while.
 
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