Re: Feeding while shedding
I always offer food regardless of shedding. Most of my snakes eat while in shed. Every once in a while one will refuse. It will not hurt your snake at all.
Re: Feeding while shedding
yea some ball pythons refuse to eat in shed. But I say as long as they are willing to feed then there shouldn't be an issue.
Re: Feeding while shedding
As said by others there is nothing wrong with feeding during shed it's just that some balls won't accept food during shed. As far as the towel thing putting a towel over a terrarium/tank with a screen top can help keep in humidity but don't cover the whole top because you still want some air circulation I'd leave about 20% uncovered.
Re: Feeding while shedding
I also feed mine while in shed, if they refuse then that's up to them! I don't think I've ever had one snake refuse while in shed though.