Feed during shed or not?

My male is heading into shed, and I'm wondering if I should feed or not? He's been eating very well since he arrived, so I don't think one feeding should hurt (he ate within days of arrival and hadn't missed a feeding since). So, do you feed during sheds or not?

Sometimes. If I have already thawed out a rodent, and didn't realize they were opaque, I'll offer it--and sometimes they take it. If I see they're blind, I usually just wait til they're done with the shed. I wouldn't feed a snake that's clearing just before shed, though.

I feed them whenever. If they choose to eat. they eat. if they do not. Then, they do not. I have never experienced a problem with my practices personally.

Sometimes i find that it expedites a shed, if they have cleared from going opaque. Sometimes, it is still a day yet. Eventually they always shed, and perfectly at that. :)

Doesn't hurt to try. Mine never refuse because of an impending shed!

I usually wait. If they missed a feed day while in shed, I feed the day they are finished or at least the next day.

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Originally Posted by JayBP

I usually wait. If they missed a feed day while in shed, I feed the day they are finished or at least the next day.

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I'd rather keep them on schedule. If they decide to refuse while in shed, they can stand to wait till next tuesday.

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Originally Posted by python.princess

I'd rather keep them on schedule. If they decide to refuse while in shed, they can stand to wait till next tuesday.

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I feed on a 5 day schedule so they don't eat on the same day each week.

I let them decide if they want to eat or not. Usually all of them eat, I have only had a few not take while in shed. Try and if not then let them be.

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Originally Posted by mooingtricycle

Eventually they always shed, and perfectly at that. :)

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Nice work, Must be a good feeling to have that complete shed. I am almost there, I still get the bits & pieces but today was my closest to a full piece...

I wait. The shedding process is a stressful time for them and I prefer to leave them be.