Feeding during shed?

My adolescent BP is going through her first shed with me, she's at the stage after opaque eyes; they've cleared up, and from what I've learned it shouldn't be too much longer until she's shed!

However I'm curious if I could feed her in this stage? She's beeen a good feeder so far, and I'm not keen on feeding her until she's done, I'm simply curious :D

I avoid feeding during shed.

The likelihood of refusal is higher.
The likelihood of difficult shedding is higher.
The likelihood of it stressing the snake is higher.

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Originally Posted by Oxylepy

I avoid feeding during shed.

The likelihood of refusal is higher.
The likelihood of difficult shedding is higher.
The likelihood of it stressing the snake is higher.

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So the risks outway the benefits essentially?

Personal choice/experience, only. I believe opinion is what you will be getting here.

I feed during shed because mine always is happy to eat then too. I do try not to feed between the eyes clearing up and the actual shed just in case but have done so once. If you're feeding f/t, feeding them in shed or not feeding them shouldn't really be a problem either way. Keeper's choice.

I have some that will eat and others that do nothing but hiss when in shed.
It all depends on the snake.
My female Pastave might actually be a boa....... never ever turned down a meal and eats anything I offer. :rolleye2:

I personally don't feed during shed. They don't miss one feeding and never refuse when I offer after they shed, either later that night or the next day depending on when they shed, my schedule, etc...

I believe it's really a preference thing.