clutzirella
Bradenton, United States
Today, I fed my 4ft python a live rat for the first time. He now has a new friend he won't let me near. FML
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clutzirella 17
the snake is not dead or bitten. I knew what I was doing and the rat is dead and eaten. they were all buddy for a matter of 20 minutes.
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martin29417 11
Your Phyton is probably not hungry right now or something is wrong with his stomach
Feklfekl2222 32
As soon as he gets hungry he'll eat it, so unless the rat shows signs he wants to bite your Python I wouldn't worry
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Krwman 8
All lives matter (!?!?).
KaliApate 11
The rat could be pregnant. That's one reason why the ex's wouldn't eat one .
FenHarel 9
Can I say I love you for using a tilde properly? I'm a little excited to actually see it be used.
saffy66 34
You now have two live animals you're responsible for. Put some cereal in for the rat to eat otherwise it WILL get hungry and bite your snake. The snake will eat it soon enough - but meanwhile you need to source some frozen rodents for your snake. Many pet shops stock them.
worldclassrager 41
Well I guess you better go back to what you fed it before...or find something else
damienbuttz 1
Get the rat out. I know it's a cute picture and all, but it WILL kill your snake if he doesn't eat it. It's very common for snakes to just lay in their tank and let an uneaten live rodent bite them to death.
eathendavis 3
what kind of python? are we talking ball python or Burmese python? if it's a ball python that rat is too big to eat. try feeder mice from petco. depending on shedding and mating patterns, it may just be fasting.
KaidensCrow 18
Lol if it's a Burmese then it's cold or sick... I've never in my life seen a Burmese turn down a meal... hungry or not
oceaneyes213 21
Be careful, the rat may attack it later. I've seen it happen, it isn't pretty. Glad all my snakes eat f/t mice, though it isn't without its risks.
nickyboy13 4
Was it the first time you fed him live food? If so he might just not eat it and you gotta get the rat out of there asap before he claws at the snake
vanaathiel 13
Well if that living arrangement is going to continue make sure there's food for the rat to eat, otherwise it will eventually attack your snake.