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  • 03-31-2010, 12:56 PM
    Christine
    Newbie with a question
    Hi,
    I have had my new Ivory girl for two weeks now. She is my first snake.
    She is doing great and has eaten one f/t mouse every week. I noticed on sunday she is getting ready to shed. Her eyes are clouded over. My question is. Do I try to feed her in this condition? I have been feeding her every thursday night.:)
    Thanks
    Christine
  • 03-31-2010, 01:01 PM
    jbean7916
    Re: Newbie with a question
    some will eat when they're in shed and some won't. Since you're feeding f/t and theres no chance that the mouse will harm her (zombie mice???:O) I'd say try its worth a shot!!
  • 03-31-2010, 01:09 PM
    Vypyrz
    Re: Newbie with a question
    You could just wait a couple of days until the eyes clear back up and then offer a meal...
  • 03-31-2010, 01:56 PM
    Christine
    Re: Newbie with a question
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jbean7916 View Post
    some will eat when they're in shed and some won't. Since you're feeding f/t and theres no chance that the mouse will harm her (zombie mice???:O) I'd say try its worth a shot!!

    LOL Zombie mice. Thanks
  • 03-31-2010, 01:58 PM
    Christine
    Re: Newbie with a question
    Oh the only other thing is she has aspen so I normally feed her outside of her cage so she doesnt get it in her mouth.
  • 03-31-2010, 02:27 PM
    j_h_smith
    Re: Newbie with a question
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Christine View Post
    Oh the only other thing is she has aspen so I normally feed her outside of her cage so she doesnt get it in her mouth.

    No need to do this. Some would say you add much more stress by moving the snake from one place to another. a little aspen in the mouth isn't bad.

    Good Luck!
    Jim Smith
  • 03-31-2010, 02:40 PM
    Christine
    Re: Newbie with a question
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by j_h_smith View Post
    No need to do this. Some would say you add much more stress by moving the snake from one place to another. a little aspen in the mouth isn't bad.

    Good Luck!
    Jim Smith

    Thanks a bunch! It would make things so much easier to feed her in her cage:)
  • 03-31-2010, 02:50 PM
    Seru1
    Re: Newbie with a question
    I think it'd be good to atleast offer.


    Lucky you with the Ivory. I am jealous.
  • 03-31-2010, 02:53 PM
    Freakie_frog
    Re: Newbie with a question
    I offer many animals food when they are in shed.. some eat some don't over time you learn which animals are little chainsaws and which one like to see their food. No harm in trying she may just surprise you.. ;)
  • 03-31-2010, 03:11 PM
    j_h_smith
    Re: Newbie with a question
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Christine View Post
    Thanks a bunch! It would make things so much easier to feed her in her cage:)

    You're welcome!
    Jim Smith
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