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How long to wait to feed

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  • 01-18-2020, 01:20 AM
    SpiderLillith
    How long to wait to feed
    Hello!

    I was curious if I need to wait to feed my BP and if so, for how long. I've had her around a month, but I just moved her into a new terrarium and she's been exploring and whatnot. She was in shed last meal, and refused it, so it's been nearly two weeks since she ate. She's around 5-6 months old so is still eating every week. I'm just wondering if I need to wait for her to settle into her new terrarium before I feed her again, or if I can feed her whenever. I just don't want to risk regurgitation :)

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  • 01-18-2020, 03:34 AM
    Bogertophis
    A BP that is actively exploring will probably refuse to eat, so it's probably better to wait until she settles down some...might be a matter of days, or a week or more.

    BPs are ambush-predators, & most likely to take food in evening, when looking out of their hide for a clueless rodent to wriggle on past them. So when you start seeing
    that behavior, that's probably the best time to offer. Wish I could tell you how long that will be but every snake is an individual. ;)

    I know how much better we feel when our snakes are eating regularly, especially when they're young & growing...but they're also quite resilient, so just be patient &
    watch for the telltale signs of hunger. (like intensely watching motion, even if it's only your fingers thru the glass)
  • 01-18-2020, 03:49 AM
    SpiderLillith
    Re: How long to wait to feed
    She's actually a pretty good eater, albeit lazy and gentle. The last meal I offered was the only one she's rejected, but she shed literally that night so I can't blame her. I usually feed her on Sundays so I'll probably just wait til then.
    Thanks :)

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  • 01-18-2020, 04:16 PM
    Bumblebee my snake
    Re: How long to wait to feed
    If I were you I would wait til your snake settles down. She probably won't eat while exploring her new cage. Cute little spider ball python!!
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