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hey guys i have a jus under 4 year old carpet python, he is about 4-5 foot and i am currently having problems getting him to take food, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated...

second problem is he likes biting me haha, im not to bothered as it doesnt hurt but would like to know any some tips on tamming him abit

thx everyone

2007-04-18 21:57:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets Reptiles

7 answers

are you feeding him live feed or what if he's hungry he will eat, sounds like you don't know how to look after him , and he should not bite you

2007-04-18 22:07:10 · answer #1 · answered by jim m 7 · 0 1

I have a way around both of those.
For the feeding, if he doesn't feed, he's not hungry, take the food out, but on top of that, remove his water, and try again in a day or two. Then put just his food in (it is also a source of water for him that makes him more likely to eat) but the more you go at it the less he may be interested, making the problem worse.
For taming him, it's a matter of playing with him outside the cage and getting him used to you.
In every batch of pythons there is always one snapper, every time. If there is a situation where you KNOW he'll bite you, (do this the day after you've fed him) cover your hand with alcohol, strong alcohol, and put your hand in. Snakes cannot stand the taste, and contrary to popular belief this does not affect their eating. It won't have any negative effects on him, but teaches him the little fact that you are not prey.

2007-04-19 05:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 0 1

As a former snake owner, I have some knowledge in this area.
Live food is best for snakes. Many older ones will refuse anything that isn't live. Also big snakes do not like small live food. They want a challenge.
Try feeding your snake a 6 week old baby bunny or adult Guinea Pig .
Cost wise, breed rabbits and raise young for snake food.

Biting issue.....snakes are aggressive when hungry. Mice are not adequate diet for big snakes. Snakes without mates
are also aggressive, especially males. Try getting an adult female. (Sell babies to your local pet store.)

Also be careful how you pick up the snake. Big snakes usless handled every day as babies do not tolerate being handled very well.
Hold him firmly by the back of the neck and support his body, always.

2007-04-19 10:51:40 · answer #3 · answered by txharleygirl1 4 · 0 0

I am assuming you are feeding rats? Try rabbits or birds (chickens). Snakes can go a long while sometimes without eating. So I woudn't panic. Keep it warm. Have plenty of fresh water, keep your cage clean. It will eat.

Do not feed the snake in its "home". Most owners get bit by accident, feed your snake outside of its home. Carpet pythons are known for biting. Handle it carefully, move slowly, make every "handling" a positive experience for it, handle often. Good Luck.

2007-04-19 06:57:23 · answer #4 · answered by tortoisethunder 2 · 0 0

A good way to combat problem feeding in snakes is to "brain" the food item, by this I mean make a small hole in the head of the food item and smear contents over the foods head.
Try not to wiggle the food item unless you cant get him to feed any other way as this can encourage the biting.
If he only bites when getting him out of his viv then you can cover his head with a pillow case until he's removed from the tank other wise a snake hook can aid in getting him out.
If he bites when he is out of the viv then make sure he's not being kept too hot.

2007-04-19 06:24:43 · answer #5 · answered by harveydog1977@btopenworld.com 2 · 1 1

don't feed it in his enclosure, this is a big no no,feed it in a bath tub, one with shower doors worked great, the idea being to disassociate opening the tank with striking prey, handle it as much as possible, as for feeding remember that adult pythons and boas can go as much as a year with out food, if it hasn't fed in 2 or 3 months take it to a vet you might have to force feed it, but one month with out eating i wouldn't worry yet

2007-04-19 14:17:41 · answer #6 · answered by eyesinthedrk 6 · 0 0

i thought they like mice or other small rodents. from what i understand, put his "food" in the tank and let him do his business. eventually he will get to it.

2007-04-19 05:08:22 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Charmed One♥ 7 · 0 2

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