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  • 09-22-2013, 10:09 AM
    Hazardous_Pink
    Feeding multiple snakes from the same container?
    Hello, everyone. My mom asked me this question and it got me to thinking.... I have all of my snakes in tanks or Tupperware. Whenever I go to feed someone, we remove them from their enclosure and feed ina separate box, but use the same box for everyone. My two females (normal 2200grams & 370gram bumblebee) and male orange ghost (90grams) have never refused a meal. But my two other males (1000gram pinstripe and 800gram pastel) haven't eaten recently. I think it's because they were in shed, but my mom thinks it's because they can smell that a different snake has been in the box. I am getting concerned because the pastel hasn't eaten in three weeks and has now lost 60grams. The pinstripe has only gone a week w/o eating (again, I think it's because of the shed). Anyone have any input?
  • 09-22-2013, 10:16 AM
    Mr Oni
    Feed where they live. Nothing bad will happen
  • 09-22-2013, 10:27 AM
    Crazymonkee
    Feed in their enclosure, there's no need for a seperate container... you're more likely to get bit and its stress your snake doesn't need

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  • 09-22-2013, 10:38 AM
    Mike41793
    Feeding multiple snakes from the same container?
    Try seeing if feeding them in their enclosures gets them to eat. What do their enclosures look like?
  • 09-22-2013, 10:39 AM
    ROACH
    I also feed in a separate box. I have no problems. But like others have said, feed in their enclosure. Nothing bad will happen.
  • 09-22-2013, 11:21 AM
    decensored
    Re: Feeding multiple snakes from the same container?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mr Oni View Post
    Feed where they live. Nothing bad will happen

    This
  • 09-22-2013, 01:25 PM
    SlitherinSisters
    There's no reason to feed them in a different cage/container. Feeding in a different area causes unnecessary stress from moving and opens you up to getting bit. Handling a snake that has just been fed is just asked to get bit.
  • 09-22-2013, 01:30 PM
    Neal
    Like others have said, no need to feed them in separate enclosures and that could be a possible reason your pastel hasn't eaten. I'm not saying it is, but you never know.
  • 09-22-2013, 04:35 PM
    Hazardous_Pink
    I ended up trying mice tonight and he ate before I could even drop it in. Thanks for the advice, guys..
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