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Old 10-18-11, 08:32 AM   #1
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Re: Ball python won't eat!
To switch my BP over to rats I had to feed him a small mouse then as he was getting the last bit into his mouth I put the rat face against it and he continues to eat. After a few times he started taking f/t rats no problem.
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To switch my BP over to rats I had to feed him a small mouse then as he was getting the last bit into his mouth I put the rat face against it and he continues to eat. After a few times he started taking f/t rats no problem.
This is a fantastic idea! I'm going to try this!!
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To switch my BP over to rats I had to feed him a small mouse then as he was getting the last bit into his mouth I put the rat face against it and he continues to eat. After a few times he started taking f/t rats no problem.
I'll have to remember this for the future
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