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arlynos



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:15 am    Post subject: Woot Ty Reply with quote


Woot Ty is now on rats she ate a smaller rat to medium rat today.
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magana559



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:48 am    Post subject: Re: Woot Ty Reply with quote

arlynos wrote:
Woot Ty is now on rats she ate a smaller rat to medium rat today.


Hey Man Good Job! I Have A Hard Time Getting Zeus To Take Rats.

How Did You Get Ty To Switch/?
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deborahbroadus
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good News!! Very Happy
Life is going to be ever so much easier now and watch her pack on pounds.

Magana..just a suggestion:
Go 4 weeks without feeding her, then put the appropriate sized rat in there (I would use a smaller than normal for the first feedings so as not to spook her) Smile (Also, letting the rat play in a bit of mouse bedding beforehand might facilitate matters)
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Monty is my Python



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Magana I have the same problem with my adult male, he is scared sh*tless of rats. I've wasted a bunch of them on him. I can only get em to take mice 2 at a time. I'll try the 4 week thing tho Deb... I want him strong like bull Mad
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Monty is my Python wrote:
Magana I have the same problem with my adult male, he is scared sh*tless of rats. I've wasted a bunch of them on him. I can only get em to take mice 2 at a time. I'll try the 4 week thing tho Deb... I want him strong like bull Mad


Make sure you also make the rat a weanling, or small..very small. This helps them develop confidence in dealing with a new prey...(that and mouse smell can help)
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SheilaR



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i had sort of the same problem, my bp seemed a bit scared at 1st but i chose to switch over after a shed and use a very small rat not too bigger than the largest mouse i fed her the previous time she was timid at 1st but it turned out pretty well now she is eating em like a champ.

P.S. and yeah deb she is packing on those pounds now i can see the difference.
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arlynos



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

well I was scared giving her a rat just like drop it in and let her go to town so I broke its neck or stunned it really good and held it in front of her and whack squeek the rat was done.
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Monty is my Python



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I see what you guys are saying, but even with three pet stores in the area, It's really hard for me to consistantly get young rats.
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arlynos



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yea I know the issue, but I was lucky and found a store the sells a variety of them, though 3.60 is a bit steep till I get the rat breeding thing going lol, though I dont think I will need to, but since Ty is eating rats she can go longer without being fed... Twisted Evil
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deborahbroadus
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Monty is my Python wrote:
I see what you guys are saying, but even with three pet stores in the area, It's really hard for me to consistantly get young rats.


Then you may want to make sure she takes whatever prey you give. I have snakes that take anything. This way you don't have to be stuck on any one prey.
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magana559



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 3:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

arlynos wrote:
Yea I know the issue, but I was lucky and found a store the sells a variety of them, though 3.60 is a bit steep till I get the rat breeding thing going lol, though I dont think I will need to, but since Ty is eating rats she can go longer without being fed... Twisted Evil


LOL 3.60 Isnt Bad! Try 4.99 A Pop!

Ill Have To Try That Deb Try And Switch Him Over After Hes Done With The RI.

Thanks!
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