Multiple BP Feeding schedule?

[siwueofk]

So I just got 2 more ball pythons after just having one BP.

Can some pros give me advice on how to best feed them?

For example, should I feed them all on the same day? My concern is that I won't be able to handle any snakes at all for 2 days after lol. I was thinking of staggering feeding out so I could handle at least one snake every day.

Should I just thaw 2 rats first, in case one of them doesn't eat? Then I could just feed the rejected feeder to the next snake?

[MattEvans]

I feed 3 one day and my other 2 the next day. So if i have any refusals on day one. I can offer to the other 2 and only be one day off their planned feeding schedule.

[Craiga 01453]

I stagger my feedings and don't adhere to a strict feeding schedule. The don't eat every Thursday in nature, so I don't find a need to be that regimented.

Friendly reminder: be sure to follow proper quarantine practices!

[dr del]

I feed all of mine on the same day so I only have to spend one night screaming and ducking like a little girl per week.

[dakski]

I feed all of mine on the same day so I only have to spend one night screaming and ducking like a little girl per week.

I do the same. Some people stagger so they can handle some while others are digesting. I find it's easier to feed everyone the same day. Sunday is feed day. Some don't eat every week at this point, but I offer all those who eat on a particular Sunday together. One defrost, one feed night, etc.

If they are only off by one day, getting them all on the same schedule is not an issue. Skipping a day to get everyone on the same page is not a big deal at any age.

Dr Del, screaming and ducking, huh! Try Boas! My female BI is "only" 5FT now. It will be interesting when she's 7ft!

Edit: Also, when adults, they might eat every other week, as my female BP does, and that still gives 12 days to handle (14 days minus feeding day and at least one day to digest, preferably two).