My snake ate twice this week!!! - ZEFRANK.COM

LadyCrow · 04-10-2005, 12:47 AM

I've had my ball python, Severus, since late December. I was told by the guy @ the reptile place where he was purchased that he eats (thawed, of course) frozen rats. Being the naive person I was, I thought this was the way to go.

Needless to say, I tried several times to feed him thawed frozen rats. He was somewhat interested, but didn't go for it. To make a long story short, I was getting anxious because he hadn't eaten (but seemed to be doing fine).

Last Sunday, I went to a local pet store & purchased a feeder mouse. I figured I'd give it a shot, & if he didn't eat it, I was only out a small amount of $. I put the mouse in Severus' tank, & waited to see what happened.

I never saw something move that fast! It was incredible, & I was dancing around like a fool (which shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, really). I won't go into details, but it truly was incredible to watch. A few days later, aka this past Thursday, I decided to feed him again (as I thought he might still be hungry). Went back to the same store, bought another feeder mouse, & had the same results.

I think I've posted his pic before, but here's Severus again:

Beautiful, isn't he?

Pax,
LC

priceyfatprude · 04-10-2005, 04:15 AM

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thawed frozen rats

You have to warm them up. Every creature, even one I am deathly afraid of, deserves a warm meal. I babysat a kid who had a snake & he ran frozen mice under scalding water to thaw & warm them for his snake.

LadyCrow · 04-10-2005, 04:26 AM

Absolutely, pfp. I stuck the rat inside a ziploc bag, placed the bag in a bucket of hot water, & waited until it was properly defrosted & warm before giving it to my boy.

The first time I did that, I got slightly nauseated. Got over it quickly, though. And you know something? It makes for a great story too.

priceyfatprude · 04-10-2005, 04:31 AM

Hahahaha, maybe you should saute it for him in garlic butter next time.

Glad to hear he is eating now.

topcat · 04-10-2005, 04:53 AM

i'll sleep better tonight

JesusTitties · 04-10-2005, 03:50 PM

jesus christ i think im going to barf

melissa · 04-10-2005, 05:13 PM

Really? A little talk about reptile's eating habits makes JT want to hurl? I'm surprised.

04-10-2005, 12:47 AM	#1
LadyCrow WhY sO SiRiUs? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ta uoy erehw Posts: 1,120	My snake ate twice this week!!! I've had my ball python, Severus, since late December. I was told by the guy @ the reptile place where he was purchased that he eats (thawed, of course) frozen rats. Being the naive person I was, I thought this was the way to go. Needless to say, I tried several times to feed him thawed frozen rats. He was somewhat interested, but didn't go for it. To make a long story short, I was getting anxious because he hadn't eaten (but seemed to be doing fine). Last Sunday, I went to a local pet store & purchased a feeder mouse. I figured I'd give it a shot, & if he didn't eat it, I was only out a small amount of $. I put the mouse in Severus' tank, & waited to see what happened. I never saw something move that fast! It was incredible, & I was dancing around like a fool (which shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, really). I won't go into details, but it truly was incredible to watch. A few days later, aka this past Thursday, I decided to feed him again (as I thought he might still be hungry). Went back to the same store, bought another feeder mouse, & had the same results. I think I've posted his pic before, but here's Severus again: Beautiful, isn't he? Pax, LC __________________ "If there is a bedrock principle of the First Amendment, it is that the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable." -- Justice William J. Brennan (1906-1997) U. S. Supreme Court Justice Source: Texas vs. Johnson, 1989 ************ Illegitimi non carborundum... ************ Whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you... stranger. - Heath Ledger

04-10-2005, 04:26 AM	#3
LadyCrow WhY sO SiRiUs? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ta uoy erehw Posts: 1,120	Absolutely, pfp. I stuck the rat inside a ziploc bag, placed the bag in a bucket of hot water, & waited until it was properly defrosted & warm before giving it to my boy. The first time I did that, I got slightly nauseated. Got over it quickly, though. And you know something? It makes for a great story too. __________________ "If there is a bedrock principle of the First Amendment, it is that the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable." -- Justice William J. Brennan (1906-1997) U. S. Supreme Court Justice Source: Texas vs. Johnson, 1989 ************ Illegitimi non carborundum... ************ Whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you... stranger. - Heath Ledger

04-10-2005, 04:31 AM	#4
priceyfatprude girthy pickles Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: under your desk Posts: 9,313	Hahahaha, maybe you should saute it for him in garlic butter next time. Glad to hear he is eating now. __________________ "We like your board's features...but don't care about it's people"

04-10-2005, 04:53 AM	#5
topcat monkey Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: across the st. from the telephone pole Posts: 1,970	i'll sleep better tonight __________________ the most tip top topcat This is an internet bulletin board. Nothing more. Nothing less

04-10-2005, 05:13 PM	#7
melissa monkey Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: on the go Posts: 3,657	Really? A little talk about reptile's eating habits makes JT want to hurl? I'm surprised. __________________ "Sometimes I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion."

04-10-2005, 03:50 PM	#6
JesusTitties ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,124	jesus christ i think im going to barf

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