BP feeding

Established Member Posts : 94

Has anybody ever had a BP that would not eat rats of a certain color? I have offered on several occasions a black/gray rat to one of mine and he seems scared of them, but when I give him a solid white rat, he has no problems eating it. I know that nothing is wrong with him, but it seems kinda weird/funny. Any thoughts?

VaHerps Janitor Posts : 4872

I've had one a few years back that wouldn't eat white rats. She was a picky eater anyway and would only eat one non-white rat a month.

VaHerp Senior Crew Posts : 749

spoiled bastards

Member Posts : 25

We have two balls that won't eat all black rats as well. Theyre scared of them lol

VaHerp Board Member Posts : 2909

I've had one here or there that would only eat certain colors. The ones I dislike more are the ones that only eat mice. Got one now eat 10 mice all day long. But will not touch even a rat crawler.

VaHerp Senior Crew Posts : 917

Such Racist!

I had a Boa once that would only eat female rats.

VaHerp Senior Crew Posts : 458

smd58 wrote:: I've had one here or there that would only eat certain colors. The ones I dislike more are the ones that only eat mice. Got one now eat 10 mice all day long. But will not touch even a rat crawler.

Have you tried ASF's instead of rats? I got a mouser to switch to those at least, one ASF is a ton cheaper than 10 mice.

VaHerp Board Member Posts : 2909

No I don't mess with ASF's. This snake came to me as a mouser. I've tryed to change her over many times. Imprint feeders.

VaHerps Crew Posts : 135

I have a RTB thats like that but havent tried with the BPs yet