What method is suggested to help a Blood Python accept a less favored prey item?
Answer
Scenting, involving introducing the smell of a preferred food item onto the less favored one
Scenting is a recommended tactic where the odor of a food item the snake prefers (like a pinky mouse) is introduced onto the new, desired prey item (like a rat pup).
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