Feeding Guide
Remember: patience is important during this process! Keep offering the food, even if your snake refuses the first few times. Over time, most snakes will learn to recognize the new food as safe and delicious!
Transition Tips
Warm it
Serve warmed to body temperature.
Dim it
Try dimming lights, especially for visual hunters that feel more secure in low light.
Time it
Offer at different times of day - many snakes prefer feeding at night.
Scent it
Rub the food against a thawed rodent or rodent bedding.
Dip it
Lightly coat the sausage in egg, chicken broth or rodent broth.
Transition Plan
Transitioning to GSF can be a 6–8 week process. Continue your usual feeding routine while gradually introducing GSF alongside a regular feeder. The goal is to build familiarity over time and help your snake grow comfortable with the new option.
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Feeding 1 Rub a piece of GSF onto your snake’s regular feeder. This introduces the scent and lets your snake ingest small traces while eating their regular feeder. |
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Feeding 2 Rub GSF on your snake’s regular feeder and offer both side-by-side. This builds exposure and reinforces scent association. |
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Feeding 3 Aim to replace some of your snake’s regular feeder with GSF. Offer a smaller rodent alongside a piece of GSF. If using tongs, try holding both together. |
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Starting with Feeding 4, the goal is to get your snake eating GSF. If they refuse, repeat the same step instead of progressing to one with less scenting. |
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Feeding 4 Thaw one of your snake’s regular feeders, squeeze out some fluid and coat GSF. Rub it against the rodent for extra scent before offering. If refused, leave it overnight; discard if uneaten and allow your snake to fast. |
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Feeding 5 Lightly scent a piece of GSF by rubbing a thawed rodent against it. Offer as usual. If refused, try heavier scenting with rodent fluid (see Feeding 4). If refused, leave it overnight; discard if uneaten and allow your snake to fast. |
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Feeding 6 If your snake refused GSF in Feeding 5, repeat the Feeding 5 protocol. If they accepted, try offering a full unscented piece of GSF. If refused, revert to scenting and alternate feedings — one GSF, one rodent — until acceptance improves. |
How to Serve
To prepare, soak the Good Snake Food (GSF) in hot water for a few minutes (but not too long!) until soft, with a texture similar to a thawed rodent. Drain excess water and ensure it’s warm before offering. Feed your snake in familiar locations and at natural feeding times. Wiggle using tongs or drop feed, just as you would with a regular feeder.
How to Store
Store GSF in a cool, dry place, and reseal the pouch tightly after each use. Avoid high humidity.
Our goal is to make feeding as easy and convenient as possible! If you have any questions, you can always reach out to us at hello@goodreptiles.com.
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