Elaphe situla = leopard snake???...more

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Posted by sue on December 26, 2000 at 12:29:43:

In Reply to: Elaphe situla posted by iggy on December 26, 2000 at 08:50:43:

If she is really a rat snake, they don't eat worms, crickets, or other bugs. DON'T PUT CRICKETS IN HER TANK!!! They could start chewing on her! Have you tried her with a live pinkie? How about putting her into a small brown paper bag, stapling it shut, putting the bag with the snake, the mouse, into her tank (for safety - so she doesn't escape) and then leaving her totally alone all night? Don't look at her and see if she has eaten during this time.
Try this site for other suggestions: http://www.geocities.com/happyherps/feedingguide.html

What temps did you keep her in while she was hibernating? Was she eating at any point in her life, perhaps before you got her? If so, what was she eating? You might need to have her checked for parasites. What temps are you keeping her at now? What size tank is she in? Do you try to feed her at night or in the daytime? Good luck and keep us posted. I'm sure other people will have other ideas for you.
sue

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: If she is really a rat snake, they don't eat worms, crickets, or other bugs. DON'T PUT CRICKETS IN HER TANK!!! They could start chewing on her! Have you tried her with a live pinkie? How about putting her into a small brown paper bag, stapling it shut, putting the bag with the snake, the mouse, into her tank (for safety - so she doesn't escape) and then leaving her totally alone all night? Don't look at her and see if she has eaten during this time. : Try this site for other suggestions: http://www.geocities.com/happyherps/feedingguide.html : What temps did you keep her in while she was hibernating? Was she eating at any point in her life, perhaps before you got her? If so, what was she eating? You might need to have her checked for parasites. What temps are you keeping her at now? What size tank is she in? Do you try to feed her at night or in the daytime? Good luck and keep us posted. I'm sure other people will have other ideas for you. : sue

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