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Feed when shedding?

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  • 07-17-2012, 07:46 PM
    hypnotixdmp
    Feed when shedding?
    IF the snake allows me to handle it, is it ok to feed him while he is shedding? If not it is no problem, I am just wanting to know if it's safe to do so or not since today would be a day included in his feeding schedule!!
  • 07-17-2012, 07:47 PM
    Quantum Constrictors
    If my snakes are about to shed I still feed them anyways. If they take it they take it if the dont they dont.
  • 07-17-2012, 07:49 PM
    KMG
    It is fine to feed. Many snakes refuse during shed though. Try to feed a few shed cycles you will learn if your snake will eat or not and then feed accordingly in the future.
  • 07-17-2012, 07:51 PM
    RetiredJedi
    No harm in offering. Two of my four will eat in shed. I haven't attempted the fourth one yet since I just got her.
  • 07-17-2012, 08:02 PM
    hypnotixdmp
    OK, cool thanks for the advice, will try a little later and let yall know!!!!
  • 07-17-2012, 08:05 PM
    DooLittle
    Yup, can't hurt to try. Most of mine will usually eat when in shed, just not blue. My bee however, has never missed a meal and will eat completely blue.

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  • 07-17-2012, 08:39 PM
    BallsUnlimited
    No hurt in offering
  • 07-18-2012, 12:28 AM
    hypnotixdmp
    Whats the best way to pick him up as he is in blue and I would like to TRY and not get bit although I stuck the tongs in around him and he just moved away so I dont think he will snap....but you never know!
  • 07-18-2012, 12:32 AM
    DooLittle
    Why are you picking him up? If you are trying to move him, don't. He will probably not eat from being stressed out and moved, and, that's a good way to get bit, messing with snake that's hungry, shedding, and can't see very well. Just feed him in his tank.

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  • 07-18-2012, 01:35 AM
    hypnotixdmp
    I dont do that, I make sure to feed him in a container I have specifically for it!!! I have heard it cuts back on them biting you, and I also heard as long as you don't have the scent of the hairy food they wont do it, but I am just playing it safe!!!

    But I guess I can wait till Friday to feed him instead, he did just eat this past Friday!!!
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