How to Feed a Snake

[@katelillo1932]

I have wanted a snake for about 16 years but always thought “I can’t have a snake because I can’t handle seeing the dead rodents”. In my early 20’s, I had pet rats, which made this aversion to dead rodents even stronger. But within the last several months, I’ve come to realize that those dead rodents aren’t any different from the animals that makeup the cat food I buy for my cats or the fish that go into the pellets for my goldfish. That shift in perspective eliminated my hesitation to add a snake to my family, and I’m happy to say, yesterday I brought home the most beautiful, adorable, friendly little ball python baby. It’s okay to be sad for the rodent, but ultimately it’s no different than feeding your cat. Obligate carnivores gotta eat, too ❤️

[@madhatt3r93]

Exactly. Im gonna have a ball python in a few months and i used to have pet rats too. The key thing is to distance yourself. I used to have two cats and now i have a dog, and giving a snake a rodent is no different than giving my dog dried cow throat as a treat. Also, people themselves eat meat all the time! Is giving a snake, an animal that cannot choose its diet one mouse a week that different than eating a steak? Its arguably better, since the snake will eat the whole thing, while people will only take whatever they like from an animal and discard the rest.

[@ninetoedlizard6650]

It's no different than eating if you're not a vegan, plus rodents can be pests, so if I had to feed something I think I'd be most comfortable with that, especially seeing there an issue where I live and costs thousands in damage to daily living

[@michaelwood2835]

You honestly won’t be dealing with rodents too much really if you’re just feeding frozen thawed, the only time you really come in contact with them is to move them from the freezer to warm water and then from there to the snake enclosure for a few seconds. Think of it as just dead meat and enjoy your pythons!

[@zvsx]

Rats are the worst

[@highheelsonlookinglikeaque7786]

Does feeding the snake get easier? I have 2 one is a white syrian hamster and the other is a dwarf hamster and in the past ive had 3 hamsters all syrian and brown and white but always wanted a snake i finally convinced my mum to get me one and gained the courage to feed mice to a snake and tomorrow im going to get my 1st snake im so exited i cant wait also have a similar story i remember that yesterday i was going to make lunch and realized that i eat chicken and snakes eat mice/rats

[@ExoticsLair]

Your video quality is outstanding! Keep up the great work, Clint!

[@rclandon]

:O you watch clints reptiles?

[@pelicancan]

:O

[@akehapkap6143]

In Norway it’s (also) illegal to feed live rodents to snakes, but can buy frozen and clean mice at the pet store :) I really want a ball python, so I need to know everything.

[@SergentTartiflette]

Can confirm, I live in Norway and have a milksnake, and it's 100% frozen mice here. Although it would be my choice anyway, cheaper and way easier to handle.

[@matthewfarrell317]

I am assuming there are exceptions for animals that will not take a frozen-thawed feeder right?

[@SergentTartiflette]

@@matthewfarrell317 have to be checked, but I am honestly not sure. From what I have seen they never sell anything but frozen food. Obviously zoos and stuff have special authorizations, but for private reptiles I doubt it

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

Cykomore luckily I live in the states and I can feed live stuff. Can't believe people make laws against stuff that happens in the wild all the time.

[@Marco-zt2jj]

@@bugloverspiderlover8490 I can't believe people make laws against homicide either, humans have been killing each other in the wild for thousands of years

[@Beafree]

For those who don’t know: Garter snakes can eat mice, fish, and worms too. Then there’s the green snake that eats crickets. I feed (frozen/thawed) all my snakes in their enclosures, I’ve never had issues with them.

[@kiroropupper3914]

Instructions unclear. I now have 3 pet rats.

[@pain002]

MISSION... FAIL- Is it though?

[@lea_e3242]

Eh. You’re fine buddy.

[@MegaAppleshit]

Rats are great pets. I've had about a dozen over the years and they are always a ton of fun. I even trained a few to do tricks. I honestly think they are smarter or at least as smart as dogs, but they just need a lot of maintenance and as rodents, they pee and crap constantly.

[@danielschmidtke9213]

@@MegaAppleshit At least they don't bite like hamsters, mice and gerbils. I just wished they lived longer.

[@GilraenTook]

@@danielschmidtke9213 The short lifespan is why I don't have pet rats any longer. They're awesome, but it's too heartbreaking when you're a a bleeding heart little wimp like I am.

[@TaleRavenTarot]

I used to have pet rats, which made me think I could never have a snake, but I ended up taking over the care of one when a negligent roommate abandoned her BP. Well, it's amazing how fast I went from "I could never" to "Yay, my baby ate!" Still, I rather prefer feeding smaller prey items to colubrids than the larger rats to BPs and boas.

[@amandat9683]

You are the best I always learn so much from you and your channel. Your info is always super helpful and super clear and easy to understand. Especially for us beginners just getting into the reptile hobby.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much for that feedback! That is exactly what we are hoping to do, and I'm so glad it is helping you.

[@srirupaniyogi6293]

@@ClintsReptiles I really want a bearded dragon my age is 9 .

[@Dylan-nr2ff]

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[@Dylan-nr2ff]

@@srirupaniyogi6293hi

[@jadecoloredglasses5822]

Thank you for covering this! People shy away from talking about this because it’s unpleasant but I need to know this stuff. 👍🐍

[@seanfoltz7645]

A feeding tank is a good thing for your snakes because they are smart enough to recognize that when they are picked up and put inside that they are going to get fed. I used a thirty gallon rubbermaid container and all of my snakes recognize it as when I take it out, they'll all start getting excited. It isn't uncommon for them to literally crawl out of my arms into the container when I carry them over. They also know that after dinner they will be picked up and returned to their tanks and heat lamps and again, they will often happily crawl into my hands so they can get back home after they've eaten. As such, i've never had an issue with them thinking that hands coming into their tanks are potential food as they've been trained that the only time they're getting fed is when they are placed in the feeding container.

[@kittendreamz5450]

One of my snakes is getting older in age and it's just become so difficult to feed him. Could you do a video about when snakes don't eat?

[@anguisrex9271]

I bought a baby Ball from a breeder that fed live. Apparently he also breeds rats/mice for sale so it was easier for him. The first month i had it, the snake would refuse frozen and only eat live. Thanks to this video... it has just now taken it's second F/T feeder. Thanks Clint!

[@toottootbleetbleet]

I love Clint! You can tell he really cares about his animals and he seems so nice

[@r.m7114]

I always use dog waste bags (just because I have dogs so I always have them around anyway) instead of zip locs, and they're the perfect size whether I'm feeding with a pinkie or a large rat, and I use two so that the rodent doesn't get wet as it's in the water. It works great.

[@forestlux2849]

your videos are all so wholesome and never cease to make me smile. the team behind this channel is amazing!

[@MissMal25]

Great content as always Clint. Could you do a video for us where you show this live in action?

[@CarlaStitchesNstuff]

I warm the thawed mice with a hairdryer for a few minutes instead of warm water. It works with my corn snake, but he eats without being warm if he's too, so I dunno if it would work with more picky snakes. Another fantastic video, love when I receive a notification from your channel.

[@Brandom]

I personally, thaw out my rodents in the fridge, and use a hairdryer to warm them up, no water involved, and my ball python takes it great. (it was feeding on live at the breeder, i tried to feed it f/t, the 3rd week it was with me, using this method, and it didn't even hesitate to take the prey item.) It does how ever, make the scent very strong, enticing for the snake, gross for you.

[@Tanzklaue]

fun fact: many a snake keeper has started keeping rodents of different varieties because their snake decided that alive food is stupid, or that it ratheer wouldn't eat for a few months right now, and then the snake keeper jokingly named the rodents, and cared for them, and loved them and couldn't feed them to their snake anymore.

[@Extremity13]

Hey Guys!!! Also Clint, could you make a video on how to find rarer kinds of geckos like gargoyle geckos ect...

[@willyscreatures]

I can help you with that, you’ll usually find rarer reptiles at biggish expos, or at online shops which will require you to ship them to your house. For example gargoyle geckos can be bought at the pangeawebsite and shipped to you. It’s totally safe due to it being overnight shipping.

[@Extremity13]

Thanks

[@skutigera]

id like to add that my ball python eats only after i make the mouse dance around a bit then lay it down and leave it, after a while he comes out and grabs it. he also doesnt need it heated beyond room temp. He might just be a weirdo but I wanted to mention it for anyone else that has a BP who might not eat like described in the video

[@boglenight1551]

I think I’d resort to the early stages of force feeding before I’d give a live prey item to a snake. Sometimes all you need is to put the item directly into the snake’s mouth for it to accept the food item. Allowing any creature, even if it’s live food, under my care to suffer is something I could never do.

[@BeTeeEl]

This is a very helpful and well made video, as always!

[@erinevelyn4022]

Thanks for a great video filled with excellent tips / suggestions / instructions. Keep up the great work! Cheers from Flint, Michigan!

[@sherrytapp1478]

Please keep up the great vlogs, Clint. The subject of feeders was great. You explained the procedures so well. Thanks for such good advice.

[@tsunderechild2777]

Do thawed rodents stink? I’m fine with dead stuff( I’ve done dissections before) but smell is something that gets to me.

[@xcalium9346]

Not unless they rot. Does a thawed chicken you're about to cook stink?

[@zakosist]

@@xcalium9346 I find chicken often stink when I open the package (not frozen), but once I cook it, it's perfectly fine

[@KlueBat]

I'm glad that my girl does not mind wet mice. It makes feeding her a bit less hassle, and I know she is getting more hydration with her meal.

[@RealJRoyall]

I also hate when my feeders get wet so I bought a $40 vacuum sealer and it's FANTASTIC. Amazon has it all. Only time it's annoying is when I'm feeding my boa large rats, gotta make sure you cut the bags to the right size.

[@snakesonaframe2668]

My 1 yr old male ball python was given to me by a friend, and she feeds her snakes in a box because that’s what she was told to do. So he’s used to that and I can tell he knows it’s feeding time when I put him in there. He immediately gets all excited, sticks his head up, looks around, sniffs with his tongue, and pulls his head back so he can strike. I’m sure you’re right and it may not really help to feed him in a box, but he’s never had any issues eating and I don’t want to change his feeding routine and risk causing problems. He gets handled pretty much daily when he’s not digesting a meal, and he seems to like being out and exploring a little, so I don’t think that part bothers him either. I always make sure He sits for a few minutes after he’s eaten before I pick him up, and I make sure to support the part of his body that has the rat in it so he’s not uncomfortable and doesn’t regurgitate his meal. Once I put him back in his enclosure he sometimes gets a drink of water and will go under his hide, after that I usually don’t see him for a couple days while he digests his meal. Anyway, I guess I’m wondering if it could actually be harmful to him even though he takes to it very well and if I should really try to get him to feed in his enclosure. Awesome video as always 😊

[@laurapulda1339]

Our ball python only eats live. When ever I give him food I have to watch him because he is missing one eye because the pet shop tried to get stuck eyecaps off and poked his eyeball. He is the sweetest snake I have ever held.

[@littlevillagepythons9636]

I thaw mine in fridge over night and put them on tray and heat with hair dryer. Keeps them dry and heats them up really fast.

[@martinsmartians]

You named your sand boa "Sarlacc". EPIC. WIN.

[@jacobguy3343]

this is the thing holding me back from a sand boa I don't know how my family would feel about frozen mice in the freezer with our food

[@jenin427]

Think of it as keeping chicken in the freezer but just with fur, claws, teeth, etc. if you keep it out of sight, say put it in a brown paper bag, it’s like they’re never really there. That’s how I convinced my family when I lived with them!

[@MiscellaneousMcC]

Just keep them in a small cardboard box with "Mice" written on it. Then no one will see them and they will be completely separate from the food.

[@lightingsnake8202]

Can you make a video of switching from live to frozen thaw feeders

[@LS-ry5ey]

So helpful, thank you! Out of curiosity, how many reptiles and pets does Clint personally own?

[@ross2398]

Make a video on rosy boas and or them compared to ball pythons!

[@schpookendike]

Andrew Haslinger yes! Yes! Yes! I wanna learn about rosy boas so much!!

[@TheDarktornado]

Love the video. I do not own a snake, though I am responsible atm for feeding a large red tail as well as making sure his water bowl is taken care of. He's unfort not in the greatest of enclosures as the owner is a horrible horrible owner, but I do my best to feed my roommates snake. Anyways. I have always fed him live. I put the rodent in his enclosure, back away and watch. I make sure the snake gets a good grip and then I leave. I guess I am a sociopath or I just have a better fortitude for these things, but I never felt bad for the large rat we fed this lovely boy. I will never -ever- abuse that rodent. I will make sure that its fed and given water, before gently placing it into the enclosure. Everyone has a different way of feeding and there is no one right way of doing things. At the end of the day, we are all responsible for our ownership of our companions and do what we think is best. Just do what you think is right and don't let people tell you that you are a monster. That's all I have to say on that matter. Both live and F/T have their cons and benifits. Its up to you as the owner to determine what you believe in. And of course, the laws of your country. America doesn't have the laws that other European countries do.

[@191faith]

I'm wanting to get a chameleon soonish. it would be awesome if you did a video on them in the future!

[@quinndavis9325]

How did I miss this video >.< love the videos thanks for the info !

[@Otterly_Sleepy]

Um, I really want a ball python, and I’m totally find feeding mice, but how do you know what size rodent to feed your snake based on its size? I’ve heard the term pinkies, pups and other words that mean different sizes, but how do you decide what size is right for the snake?

[@jenin427]

So early that the i-cards aren’t even there yet haha great video again Clint and crew!

[@icedragon3329]

Hey Clint could you do a video on chameleons? Thanks!

[@dldarby82]

Is there a reason you don't want the rat to be wet? Is it just something you don't like, or is there an adverse effect on the animal? I always figured it was getting some water in the snakes system.

[@elisejones6491]

Hey I’m really early! Super excited for this video!!

[@TheChickwithguns]

Any specific advice for young western hognose snakes?

[@thepowerfulpaet4937]

Hey Clint, a friend and I have been looking into Uromastyx because their plant based diet is very appealing. Any chance you'll be doing a video on them soon?

[@ClintsReptiles]

Yes :)

[@Flowback_Problems91]

I couldn't find the links to the hemos and the frozen mice. I would love to know a reputable place to purchase frozen mice. Thank you! Ps Awesome video! I've learned a lot watching your channel! Keep it up

[@SilverGreeneye]

Would it possibly be worth it to invest in a sous vide setup to thaw and warm the feeders all in one step?

[@Mishterius]

Could somebody please explain to me why it is a problem if your rodent gets a little wet? Why do we need to go through the effort of drying it before feeding? Don't snakes eat in the rain? Genuine question. I don't know

[@arceus793]

I have a pine woods litter snake, I named her caramel

[@courtneyb9821]

Hello Clint! I have recently fallen in love with your videos. I’ve had my corn snake for 6 years and have always fed him in a separate tub with no issues but have just been told this is not really the proper way to be feeding him. Would it be difficult to switch him to feeding in the tank? I don’t worry much about aggression, he’s not aggressive at all, but I worry about him getting confused. He’s very used to his current routine. I also don’t want him to ingest any substrate. I’ve gotten plenty of mixed opinions but yours is the only one I want/trust at the moment.

[@lea_e3242]

It’s ok! I don’t really think it matters how you feed your snake. As long as it gets the food it needs, your perfectly fine. If you aren’t having any problems with the way you’re feeding, it’s not worth trying to change the method. Save you’re time, and keep doing what you’re doing ❤️✨👍 the reason that some of us don’t recommend it is because sometimes the snake gets stressed because it’s being handled before the meal (picking it up). But as I see it that’s not how it is with your snake, you’re good to go 🥳

[@Living.Fossils]

It's completely Okey if it eats some substrate

[@truzzieart6071]

is there an issue with feeding a wet mouse/rat? I have 5 snakes (4 ball pythons & 1 young jungle carpet python) & the way I warm up their thawed mice is by dunking them directly in warm (slightly hot) water for a few minutes. I offer the mouse over a flat plastic tray so that the mouse's wet body doesn't get any of the substrate stuck to them.

[@thelanguageorchard]

Hi Clint. Quick question: I have an adult Chinese Pseudo Cobra that I have researched and found eats small frogs in the wild. I put three little frogs in her enclosure today and came back to find them gone. However, no bulging along the snakes body. So does the same logic apply for frog-eating snakes? Should I be feeding her frogs that are as wide or wider than her own body? Thanks!

[@sheaparkersp]

Hey you should do a video on a Chinese water dragon!

[@Dodgehellcat225]

“If you intend for your snake to live for a long time”. I do

[@jacobserna2035]

Question here! Is there any downside to the mouse being wet during feeding? Is there any risk of harm to the snake? The terrarium is humid but my python never touches her water bowl.

[@StrawberryHedge]

Well hi there, lol sorry big fan, I would love to hear your opinion on the spider gene in ball pythons.

[@kitsune0rei]

I've had good success with feeding my new ball python mice that have been put in hot water while in a plastic bag. I feed her in the evening or night. The first time it took me a bit, but I think it was partly she was still a little nervous and I had to learn how to do it, I just had to figure out the mouse dance. She struck a couple times without latching on from her hide, but I could see her tongue going and that she was interested. I put it back in the bag and warmed it up again, and got her to strike and keep it the next time. The next time I fed her she struck so fast I was startled lol. I do have a question- I notice in some videos keepers that have a lot of snakes feed the rodent what looks like soaking wet. I heard that f/t rodents don't have quite as much moisture as a live rodent, so I assume this is the reason. How important is it to do this? It seems like it'd be much more likely to pick up substrate. My snake has done some dragging around after a strike to get it into a better position to swallow.

[@cinna5613]

do you have any sort of advice for switching a bp from live to frozen? i already have two snakes, but they were raised on frozen so i've never had to transition :O

[@ClintsReptiles]

I don't have much. Some are stubborn. But getting the rodent to the right temperature really helps.

[@cinna5613]

@@ClintsReptiles thank you so much!!! :>

[@epiczk0n141]

I just got my first ball python and his first three feedings so far have been live, outside the enclosure. He’s still small and eating rat pups so Ive been putting him in a tupperware container, waiting for him to have a firm grip on the rat and then I cover the container with a blanket to let him eat. I thought I was teaching him a specific feed time so he doesn’t try to bite, but after watching this I’m wondering if this method will cause unnecessary stress for my snake?? I keep lizards so this is totally new territory for me, and I definitely don’t want to upset my danger noodle 😢

[@thomaspaineaccountability]

Is your pied gravid? She looks thick and lumpy near the back 3rd

[@bradenselkirk4930]

Roughly how heavy of a rat would you recommend for a 1300-1400 g female ball python? I've been doing 80-90 g rodents but she is hungry 2-3 days later

[@Czermet666]

The most horrific injury I have seen a snake suffer from a rodent bite, was when the rodent had bitten the snake INSIDE of the snake's throat! ... I believe it was on a NERD medical video, and the snake had developed a large barnacle-looking growth on the wound from infection.

[@devonthompson2430]

I'm early hey! I'm thinking on getting a cool reptile first what would u recommend for a 16 year old?

[@jacobguy3343]

Devon Thompson snake or lizard I recommend leopards geckos cuz they are my favoirte species of reptile

[@Extremity13]

or gargoyle gecko

[@kagiza4003]

Devon Thompson If you are responsible and have lots of space, I would recommend a water dragon (the australian one). Very hardy, adapts to new situations quickly and it's very intelligent for a reptile. If you have less space, you can still have a sudan plated lizard (more active and intelligent bearded dragon) or some kind of dwarf monitor (I'd recommend varanus tristis aka freckled monitor, because it's less likely to damage itself like v. acanthurus for example) Smaller species? Okay then, I'd say gargoyle gecko. Territorial, but usually friendly towards humans, omnivorous and usually smarter than its crested cousin. In snakes I totally recommend elaphe schrenckii, aka amur ratsnake/russian ratsnake. Probably the smartest snake known to man, I'm not joking. It's beautiful (especially the melanistic ones), good memory and has got big appetite. Good luck with choosing something!

[@Lysergesaure1]

I thaw the rodents in hot water and I feed them wet to my snakes, it also works fine. I use newsprint as a substrate for that reason, it doesn't stick to a wet rat and there is no risk of ingestion.

[@lollyholly3005]

Out of curiosity because id like to get a snake soon (ideally a hognose) what size of rodent would you give a hognose? I thought maybe pinkies but theyre quite small

[@FredeSorrow]

Feeding the rodents is not a deal breaker for me. Every night I have to listen to mice running around in the rafter since my landlord "doesn't want to kill the mice". So yeah, I have no problem feeding the mice to my future pet snake, hehe.

[@demicichlid]

Could you guys please do one for insect feeders?

[@jacklyn7579]

I would love for you to do a video with Snake Discovery.

[@ClintsReptiles]

We have, and we have more planned :)

[@jacklyn7579]

@@ClintsReptiles yay I found them... thank you!

[@ZK-154]

Gonna name my first ball python Clint once i get one.

[@michaelshalevich1726]

Mice Crude Protein(min) - 44% Crude Fat(min) - 17% Crude Fiber(max) - 2% Ash(max) - 11.8% Moisture(max) - 80% Rats Crude Protein(min) - 61.8% Crude Fat(min) - 32.6% Crude Fiber(max) - 0% Ash(max) - 9.8% Moisture(max) - 80%

[@Kyle_Schaff]

I was under the impression that it was a good idea to feed outside of their enclosure. I thought it helps condition the snake not to have a feeding response in the environment you interact / grab them in

[@roundhouse2616]

This is kind of true, but in most cases the cons outweigh the pros of feeding out of enclosure. The main benefit (no chance of a snake thinking it's being fed when it's not) can be achieved in much easier and less stressful ways, eg target training, or any other kind of training that lets the snake know when it's being fed or not.

[@animesubya]

Yea however you can 'train' them. For me, when the tongs come into the tank my snake knows it's feeding time.

[@tabathataylor1407]

Great video! I'm having a hard time getting my baby Ball Python to eat frozen.

[@amberpickering4671]

I have a corn snake that will not transition from pinkies to fuzzies or small mice. Given his size he really should be eating small mice but he will only eat pinkies. I feed him several at a time to try and get him the right meal size but that's not great for me or him. He's a male palmetto and is pretty severely bug eyed and am not sure if that would affect anything? I've tried so many different methods to try to get him to take larger feeders with no success. Any wisdom or advice? Thanks!

[@nightinggale6470]

Have you tried scenting? Braining? Heating them up? Jiggling them/moving them around?

[@throughcolouredglasses9300]

What is the problem in getting the mouse wet? I've seen people thaw them by putting them in warm water for 10-20 minutes. Also should I try feeding my corn snake when he is in shed? He never comes out then and it's the only time he strikes at me when I try to take him out so I usually just leave him alone

[@exilbayer6377]

Sounds to me, a sous vide machine should be perfect to warm up your rodents and keep them at body-temperature over the whole feeding session.

[@Sophia-nk1iy]

My ball python has always been a very picky eater, he's gone almost a year without eating before. Currently it's only been a month or two since he's eaten. I did try to feed him live once and he struck (he usually skips that and goes straight to nomming) but the rat did scratch him and he has a scar. I don't know if I should try live again, or keep going with frozen even though most of the time he shows pretty much no interest. Do you have any suggestions?

[@switchtheflip9422]

Sophia freshly killed

[@sagemorris5632]

I love feeding my snakes

[@selene_7191]

Hey I was just wondering when are you gonna setup that crested gecko cage that you said you were gonna do

[@ClintsReptiles]

Very, very soon :)

[@newgenexo7580]

Gargoyle Geckos part 2!

[@TheShinyHuntersClub]

How do you get your ball python to know it’s not feeding time if you feed it in it’s enclosure?

[@highheelsonlookinglikeaque7786]

My cat is so scared of my pet hamster he used to love to watch them play around in there cage and sometimes he gets too close and now he runs away every time he sees them i had hamsters before and he never tryed to eat them but one time i was chilling in my room and just looked at my hamster looking at my cat my cat leaned in to the gaps ont the fence and the hamster bit him on the nose and 5 years later he learned to love this new hamsters we got but he is now scared of this one too oh and he is a huge tabby i think he weighs about 5-6 kg he likes his food what can i say when you said the mice can bite the snake i just remembered my cat getting bitten on the nose the hamster s that i have dont bit to hard but the others did he is just the gentlest cat ever

[@sertank735]

I love my snakes and my rats.

[@joshsmith7170]

What's your view on gut loading rodents for snakes?

[@dajoke24]

Can I catch anything from frozen/thawed mice or rats? Also I saw some just put a frozen mice right into a ziploc bag then put it in a container of warm or hot watch for 15-20 min. IS that a good method? I will be getting a corn snake. Or is just putting it in the fridge okay?

[@MegaAppleshit]

I usually get mice from PetSmart. The ones in boxes labeled Arctic mice. They are irradiated so if there is anything that doesn't get killed by the freezing, they will die from radiation. That being said, I have never heard of anyone catching anything from a frozen mouse. As far as the mouse in a bag in water, that is pretty much how I do it, but I do it a little different. What I do is I put the mouse in a bag and put the bag into a container and run cool to lukewarm water over it very slowly. (The smallest stream your sink can make. Let it fill up and overflow.) Once it is thawed out, dump the cool water out of the container and use warm water to heat it up. Never use hot water as that can scald the mouse and make it smell weird and loosen the skin to the point that it makes it difficult to swallow. (My snake refuses scalded mice) That being said, corn snakes are usually REALLY good eaters so you will probably not really need to heat it up and if you do, just pop it back in the bag and run some warm water over it.

[@immortalhybrid7570]

I’m looking to acquire my first reptile but I’m having a problem finding a reliable site/place to get them from please help

[@theberndog]

If the snake doesn't eat the rodent. do you throw away the rodent or put it in the fridge for another day or two?

[@roundhouse2616]

You can get away with refreezing just once but it's not ideal. Also, definitely don't put it in the fridge, put it in the freezer

[@mr.thebeemovie2363]

could you also plz do a red eyed crocodile skink

[@Myexoticexperience]

more videos!

[@phantomgaming2051]

Can you do a vid on getting snakes off of mice. My Carpet has been stuck on em and it's annoying to feed 4 mice a week vs 1 rat.

[@sharkygames1473]

im thinking of getting a western hognose. what size do you recommend i feed to it. (i plan on getting a male)

[@ClintsReptiles]

Baby or adult? Adult males can eat up to adult mice (my female just ate a medium rat). Babies will eat small pinky mice.

[@AstaeroidYasper]

Hey! I love this Video and it helped me seeing what feeding a snake looks like. Can anyone answer me a few questions? I am thinking about getting a snake. Like, I'd love to have one, but I just don't know where in my home I could have the Space. So right now It's not an option anyways BUT there's another problem: my boyfriend. He can't stand the idea of feeding rodents or having them in the fridge and I understand that, but... any ideas on how to convince him in the future? Also I really like Ball Pythons but he thinks they grow way too big. Are there any Species out there with a similar look (head shape etc) that stay smaller but are also very beginner-friendly?

[@jacqm4881]

Yasmin Weigand . Get a container to have in the freezer. Out of side out of mind. Male ball pythons stay smaller than the females. Kenyan sand boas stay small.

[@matthewpraayjr.9797]

This may be a bit late but check out children’s pythons

[@KreoCrisis]

Huh. For both of my corn snakes and my ball python, I never have to put more effort into it than just dangling the mouse by it's tail. I don't even move the thing, usually.

[@allieparton8746]

How do you know what size to feed your snake?

[@galactica_0553]

You look at the thickest part of the snake. As a general rule(for most species) you want the mouse/rat/rabbit/etc to be 1 1/4 the size of that. Some species 1 1/2. Just look into what species you have, plenty of videos. My few month old sand boa is on pinkys and my 2 year is on fuzzys

[@TigerStrike8000]

So is piebald just blotched albinism?

[@FangirlKatydid]

GHOTI GUY albinism is actually the absence of black pigment. Most albino snakes are various shades of red and orange. A piebald snake, on the other hand, has large portions of its body that lack any pigment at all. I would love to see a normal colored animal with albino patches. That would be really cool.

[@steverocksyo]

Sous vide that puppy

[@itzhen7032]

Here in norway its illegal to feed live rodants to snakes

[@jackleo4435]

Thawed rodents- cheaper, safer, more humane

[@joejoelesh1197]

And easier. No good reason to feed live if you don't absolutely have to.

[@animaliasking3431]

@@joejoelesh1197 Idiots who feed live either have a creepy way of entertainment or they think that just because it's more natural means it's better apparently........

[@joejoelesh1197]

@@animaliasking3431 while I have met both types, I have met far more that are under some impression that it offers some enrichment to the snake's life, or that it is a necessity. Considering, for argument, that a snake only eats once per week, and that it is all over in a heartbeat; I would assume that any entertainment value would wear off within the first year of feeding. Who really seem to like live feeding are guests. For them it is more of a curiosity, because it's something they never have gotten to see before in person. I assume that there are a few people out there that breed their own rodents who feed live, because they are not comfortable with euthanasia.

[@martinyslas3770]

Where are the links for the mice and rats?

[@mr.thebeemovie2363]

can you plz do a fire skink video

[@ClintsReptiles]

We will :)

[@GizmoaGames]

What about feeder chicks? (IE baby chickens)

[@Jurbaga]

NaughtImp0rtant I'm pretty sure you can buy those frozen from feeder websites or expos. I know the local one I go to sells frozen chicks and baby quails.