Loki Feeding

Ok Guys well i managed to get a few pics of my snake and well it was during feeding time so ill put up my best ones here it is:

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You feed in the tank? Becareful with the bedding, wouldn't want him injesting some of that apsen and causing an inpaction.

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Originally Posted by Grim91Z

You feed in the tank? Becareful with the bedding, wouldn't want him injesting some of that apsen and causing an inpaction.

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I feed live in my bp's tub with aspen. If a snake can digest rat bones I'm pretty sure a peice or two of aspen wont hurt. Cool pics Loki!!!

I would worry more about it getting stuck in his mouth...that looks really fluffy...must have put it in recently.

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Originally Posted by gmmuscle91

I feed live in my bp's tub with aspen. If a snake can digest rat bones I'm pretty sure a peice or two of aspen wont hurt. Cool pics Loki!!!

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Ionno, I've heard of snakes injesting that stuff then killing themselves due to impaction. The very reason I feed in separate tubs.

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Originally Posted by Grim91Z

Ionno, I've heard of snakes injesting that stuff then killing themselves due to impaction. The very reason I feed in separate tubs.

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That may be true, but if that happened I would say it was because the owners weren't practicing good enough husbandry. I always watch very closely when I feed mine so she doesnt get a mouthful of aspen. And for them to die of impaction it would have had to been a mouthful not just a piece or 2. Not trying to offend anybody or start a war so please dont take it that way. Just trying to give info on the subject.

I feed all of mine in their enclosures and I use aspen. Their bodies are designed to digest fur, bones and teeth - some stray aspen doesn't stand a chance. There's very little danger of impaction from aspen.


I would however, suggest that you replace those strip and dial thermometers with a digital thermometer/hygrometer like AcuRite - you'll find it much more accurate.

Good point, I just remember a big inside/outside enclosure debate at another forum, and the substrate issue was brought up most.