How long after shedding...

[mseralbo]

How long after shedding will it take for my BP to eat? Today was feeding day and he she's last week and wanted no part of the mouse?

Also is live to hear pros and cons on frozen vs live mice? He's been eating frozen since I got him but I'm wondering if it's harming his instincts to constrict and wondering if I shouldn't switch to live mice?

Would you reckoned feeding I a separate tank or in his tank?


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[Morris Reese]

I just fed mine on Saturday morning after I woke up to an old layer of skin. She ate just fine.
I feed frozen for 2 reasons
Safety of my snake
Convenient for me to keep a supply on hand. I don't have time to tend to live rats everyday. Personally I don't like rats and prefer to spend that time with my no legs!
You will find a lot of people do feed live. It's just your choice.
You mentioned constricting. Do you not dance the dead mouse around with tongs? My snake will constrict and kill the already dead rat.
I personally don't feed in a separate tank. If you feed in a separate tank you have to move a full snake. I chose not to, but there are several people that do. It's just what works best for you.

[Kat_Dog]

My snakes usually always eat the day that they shed, except Dovah, being my only BP it's to be expected. BPs are super picky when it comes to eating, no telling when they'll refuse even if everything is right.

If he eats f/t keep him on f/t. I also suggest trying to switch to rats, much easier and cheaper to feed 1 rat rather than 5-6 mice when your baby is fully grown.

I also suggest keeping your snake in his enclosure to feed. It's much less stressful for the snake and it reduces the chance of a feeding bite from the snake.