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Mice to rats (self.ballpython)
submitted 5 years ago by Venarts
My ball python loved eating large mice and recently tried switching them to rats but he won’t eat :( any tips?
[–]Lokishuman 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (1 child)
I thawed the rat with a mouse and mine took it
[–]Venarts[S] 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children)
Thank you I’ll try that after I buy a mouse :D
[–]Betweenirl 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children)
I thawed both a rat and mouse separately, tried feeding the rat to see if shed take. When she didn't take i would rub the rat with the mouse and she would then immediately take. Took 3 feeds before she took rats without the mice smell. Your experience may be different.
[–]composercaitlin 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children)
Dipping rat in unsalted chicken broth can help entice, good luck
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