In this video I show you my methods and try to teach reptile owners how to feed a ball python frozen thawed rats and mice.
Frozen and thawed feeder rats are the primary prey item for ball pythons in captive breeding collections.Feeding frozen/thawed prey eliminates live prey injury risk to the snake and is standard practice in professional breeding operations.
Frozen prey thawed in the refrigerator overnight has less chance to cause problems than one thawed on the countertop. A feeder rat or mouse must be treated like a potentially hazardous food (PHF) for human comsuption.
Frozen-Thawed vs. Live: Why Frozen-Thawed Wins Every Time. Thawing and Warming Protocol for Frozen Rats. Feeding Frequency and Schedule.Female ball pythons often refuse food for weeks to months during or after breeding season and during incubation. This is normal behavior.
Feeding frozen-thawed rats to blood pythons is usually a no-fuss process, but the occasional picky python may turn its nose up at first.
Such details provide a deeper understanding and appreciation for Feeding Frozen-Thawed Rats In Breeding.
Even when fed frozen rats, they still need to strike, constrict, and swallow their prey. The process of presenting a thawed rat using tongs and wiggling it to simulate movement can still trigger the snake's natural hunting behavior.
Frozen Feeder Handling. Breeders/Wholesale. Contact.Room Temperature Thawing - Frozen Mice and Frozen Rats. Remove the frozen mouse or rat from your bag and place in a non-porous container and leave in a secure area for approximately 1-3 hours until thawed.
