Hey guys,
Finding mice in Cape Town can be difficult at times and so I've had to switch up my GTP's diet from time to time. Over the last little while I've tried Rat pups and noticed that they weren't too keen on them. One of my males was acting very strange and would take the rat pup at first and then drop it. next time I tried he just gave it a sniff until eventually he showed almost no interest at all.
Then a female, who chowed them before, also started with the same behavior. What fascinates me is that as soon as I offered regular mice it was as if nothing had happened.
I know this happens a fair amount with other snakes but very interesting to note with GTP's.