Doesn't look painful, but still looks scarey!
Last night I put one of our four breeding mice in there. This one was a male that wouldn't breed, so I don't have a use for him. I know a sub-adult mouse is big prey for a young ball, but he's no larger than the widest point of the snake, so I thought it might work. After two hours of being in the tank (with the snake following him) the mouse was still not eaten. I took him out and put him back in his little cage.
But now I am concerned that my snake can't eat the mouse. He won't eat anything if it isn't moving, so I am afraid that if I kill the mouse, I am screwed until May 10 when my first pinkie litter is anticipated.
Having not eaten since a few days before I got him, will my snake live until then?? Or should I continue urging him to eat this big mouse?
Frozen pinkies are an hour's drive away and I don't have a license, so don't suggest that because it can't happen..
I have an issue with watching snakes eat, and it isn't because of a grossout factor, its pity for the mouse.
Would it be acceptable to leave the mouse in with the snake unattended, or am I running a huge risk if I try it?
Prompt responses greatly appreciated, any advice appreciated as well...
