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Should I try to feed?

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  • 06-18-2018, 01:55 PM
    HannahGrace
    Should I try to feed?
    Hi, I picked up an adult female ball python yesterday from one of my co-workers that is moving and can't take her. My co-worker said that she fed her last Sunday and that I could try feeding her today. I was wondering if someone had advice on if I should wait a bit more for her to get more accustomed to her new environment, or go a head and offer her food?
  • 06-18-2018, 02:09 PM
    tttaylorrr
    welcome to the forum!
    :welcome:

    your snake is likely a bit stressed from moving into a new environment; i'd give them at least 7 days to relax and get used to their new home.
  • 06-18-2018, 02:37 PM
    Indy
    If she stayed in the same environment, give her a week. If you moved to a new setup, give her 2. In any case don't be worried if it doesn't feed right away.
  • 06-18-2018, 04:09 PM
    HannahGrace
    Alright, I kinda figured that would be the best case. Thanks for the advice. ^^
  • 06-18-2018, 05:51 PM
    Zincubus
    Re: Should I try to feed?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tttaylorrr View Post
    welcome to the forum!
    :welcome:

    your snake is likely a bit stressed from moving into a new environment; i'd give them at least 7 days to relax and get used to their new home.

    ^ THIS ^


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  • 06-18-2018, 05:52 PM
    Zincubus
    Re: Should I try to feed?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Indy View Post
    If she stayed in the same environment, give her a week. If you moved to a new setup, give her 2. In any case don't be worried if it doesn't feed right away.

    And ^ THIS ^


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  • 06-18-2018, 06:15 PM
    Bogertophis
    And welcome to the forum. I'm glad you were able to take in this snake & are trying to do the right things for her, including asking good questions. :gj:
  • 06-18-2018, 06:30 PM
    HannahGrace
    Re: Should I try to feed?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    And welcome to the forum. I'm glad you were able to take in this snake & are trying to do the right things for her, including asking good questions. :gj:

    Thanks :) I've done a lot of research in anticipation, and I figured the answer would be to wait being that she probably won't eat...but I wanted to ask if I should be giving her the option. Just wanting to do what's best for her
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