Things You'll Need
- Frozen prey
- Aquarium with lid
- Tongs
Instructions
Thaw out frozen prey by leaving it in a warm spot for several hours. Do not try to thaw frozen prey in the microwave.
Place the frozen prey in an aquarium or some other enclosure where your snake will fit comfortably. Feeding your snake in a different enclosure prevents it from expecting food whenever its tank opens and striking.
Place your snake in the enclosure with the prey.
Grasp the prey with a pair of tongs and wiggle it slightly, enticing the snake to strike. After a snake becomes used to frozen prey, it will take it without the need for wiggling.
Allow the snake to swallow its prey completely.
Place the lid on the enclosure and allow the snake to digest its meal for a few hours before placing it back in its regular enclosure.