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Two mice in one sitting? A dumb question?

honey.bee

honey.bee

Reptile Gal
So I know that when a corn snake is really young some feed charts say to give two pinkies before moving on to fuzzies.

I tried doing this when my snake was younger but she just ignored the second pinkie. Is there a method to enticing a snake to taking the second pinkie? Does anyone actually do this? Also is it okay if they snake just doesn't want the second one?

This might be a no-brainer to some. Please help clear up my curiosity and concern. Thanks!
 
honey.bee said:
So I know that when a corn snake is really young some feed charts say to give two pinkies before moving on to fuzzies.

I tried doing this when my snake was younger but she just ignored the second pinkie. Is there a method to enticing a snake to taking the second pinkie? Does anyone actually do this? Also is it okay if they snake just doesn't want the second one?

This might be a no-brainer to some. Please help clear up my curiosity and concern. Thanks!
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Is this in reference to the other one you were asking about two fuzzies?
 
Last time I weighed her she was in the 30g range. But my question was generally in wondering if other snakes have refused a second pinkie. And if I should try something else with a future hatchling?
 
If she is over 30 grams, I'd consider moving her up to fuzzies (you can try a peach fuzzy for a couple meals, then normal sized fuzzy).

I haven't had babies refuse a second pinky before, it might just be a fluke. She might just be picky.

I do have a couple IJ's (Irian Jaya Carpet Pythons) that refuse their second rodent (I'll put a second one in for them when they're eating the first one) and I have to pick up the second one (with tongs of course) and offer it to them, then they will eat it. Weirdos. LOL
 
Okay. Im in the habit of just leaving it for her without waving it in front of her face lol. So for the second one ill try enticing her with it more. She eats small fuzzies nowadays but previously I was using a few leftover pinkies.
 
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