Hatchy Feeding

[Panther_brad]

Just wondering how long I should leave the pinky in the vivarium if my python decides not to eat it.. it has eaten before just decided not to this time Thanks.

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[The_Geeza]

More info needed.... Type of snake... Enclosure size and temps... Age of snake

 

[andynic07]

I would not leave it any longer than overnight.

 

[Grogshla]

I would personally only leave it there for 10 mins or so then check up on it later. If the snake hasn't started inspecting it I would remove it.

 

[Panther_brad]

Exact age im not sure its the 1 in my avatar if that helps its an Albino Het I believe of a Darwin Carpet 4 ft viv n its about 33 deg in there

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[Grogshla]

cool mate. How long have you had it and it is normally a good feeder?
Might be due for an upsize if its on pinkies?

 

[Panther_brad]

It's fed twice before with me so I've had it for jz over 3 weeks n ok thanks ill give that a go. Thanks

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[Panther_brad]

Yea I left it overnight and it ate just after I left for work so was for future reference Thanks

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[Grogshla]

ah ok cool. Sounds like it just needs a quiet and secure environment before it feels safe enough to eat. For some fussy feeders I cover up the sides of the hatchling tubs and the front and back a little bit to make it dark. Also a few hides and a nice warm pinky with a few holes put in its head with a toothpick used to get my babies to feed. Sometimes I used to tap the mouse on the body of the snake to get it fired up to eat.

 

[Panther_brad]

Ok cool thanks for the tips

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[The_Geeza]

It's fed twice before with me so I've had it for jz over 3 weeks n ok thanks ill give that a go. Thanks

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rats or mice amt 33 deg should be just one area of around a 3rd of enclosure... The rest should be mid 20's