Offer a Different Prey Item Some snakes may be intimidated by the size of the prey item and prefer a slightly smaller meal. As mentioned before, you can easily feed two smaller prey items at once instead of one normal sized prey item. Some snakes prefer mice to rats or vice versa.
Section 1 Overview Thawing prey properly is a fundamental skill for any snake keeper who feeds frozen-thawed, which should be just about everyone keeping snakes at this point. The process is not complicated, but doing it wrong introduces real risks ranging from bacterial contamination to feeding refusal to digestive problems that could have been completely avoided with basic preparation. The ...
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Occasionally snake owners encounter feeding problems with their pet snakes.Avoid using the microwave to thaw frozen prey, as it can cause uneven heating, potentially resulting in burns to your snake or causing the prey to explode. Use Feeding Forceps.
Preparing and Thawing Frozen Prey. How you thaw prey matters for food safety and feeding success. Improperly thawed mice can harbor bacterial contamination on the surface or remain frozen in the core both of which cause problems. The Right Thawing Method.
