In this video I'll give you some tips on how to make the move from feeding live rodents to fresh killed or frozen thawed rodents.Enjoy!
Frozen-thawed feeding is the practice of offering pre-killed, frozen prey items that have been warmed to a natural temperature before being presented to your reptile.Presentation technique influences acceptance rates, especially for snakes that respond to heat-seeking behavior.
The following simple thawing frozen snake food insights directly apply to frozen lizard food and other frozen food as well. It is very easy to make simple mistakes that can have serious consequences for your pet: Source Safe, Clean and Hygienic Feeders
Thaw frozen prey in a bag in the refrigerator, or float it in cold water before placing it in warm water just prior to feeding. 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.
Switched her to frozen/thawed which worked when she was still small and taking anything up to a mouse. I started having problems when she was big enough to eat rats.We would even shake the rat slightly while the snake was constricting to encourage that natural behavior.
