Question about feeding

[EasternGirl]

Good luck....keep us posted.

[acovert]

He's hungry. I know that now. He attempted to catch the fish. Almost had it, too. But I took it out before he did because I want him to take the earthworms.

[EasternGirl]

Oh...poor little guy! I hope he eats some worms.

[acovert]

I don't like the idea of giving him the fish if it's dangerous. I'd rather he take worms for a little while, until I can get more suitable fish.

[EasternGirl]

Yeah...I wouldn't give him the fish...I think the enzyme can build up in his system. I don't know much about it. One of the other members can tell you more.

[acovert]

Still no luck with the worms. He's not interested at all.

[guidofatherof5]

Have you tried any slugs?

[acovert]

I don't have access to slugs here.

[EasternGirl]

Well, Ashley...You only have two days. He'll be okay. As soon as you get home you're going to have to go and get some feeder guppies from a good pet store. But even then, I would highly recommend that you work with him to slowly try to get him switched over to pinkies, worms, and fish that you can buy at the fish counter like tilapia, salmon and trout...you just want to make sure that it is American or Alaskan. I think Wayne or Steve can give you a list of safe fish that you can feed. I don't know a lot about live feeder fish but I know that I can't trust any of the pet store fish around here because they don't take care of the fish properly...I don't know...I will let another member take over and give you advice on feeding. I know it seems like he will only take live fish now...but if you have to switch him to other kinds of food...it can be done. Maybe I'm wrong though...maybe you can keep him on feeder fish.

[EasternGirl]

Here are a couple of links: http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/husbandry/6654-safe-fish-list.html

http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/husb...eder-fish.html