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Originally Posted by ReptileQueen

I feed him in a seperate container so I know that the bedding didn't play any part in this.

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In addition to getting him thoroughly checked out by a vet, I would recommend that you stop feeding in a separate container. The process of moving a snake after it has eaten is very stressful. Snakes probably feel very vulnerable after eating because not only does it consume a lot of energy, but it also makes them less mobile. Quite often a wild snake will regurge its meal if it feels threatened, which may have been the case in this situation.

Many people are told that they should feed their snakes in a different container to prevent aggression and bites, but this is a myth. Balls in particular are ambush predators that feel most comfortable hunting from the safety of their hide and cage.

Fed Cyclone and no regurge! He is ok, yay! :clap: :fest:

What did the vet say when you took him to get looked at after his regurge?

This is just a personal preference of mine, and I don't want to start an argument, but I do not feed my snakes while they are in shed. I just think that logically, why beef them up and put more weight into them when they need to undergo the strenuous process of getting out of the old skin? I never have troubles with retained sheds nor regurges; but humidity plays a alrge part in it too..

I agree with not feeding during shed...I mean why risk it ya know?

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Originally Posted by ryandlf

I agree with not feeding during shed...I mean why risk it ya know?

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There's not a risk if you know your animal, which is what it boils down to. I can feed several of mine while in shed and there are a few I wouldn't even waste my time. So it's all about what works for you and your snake. :D

I have 2 that will eat in shed. Both of them gobbled up mice like there was no tomorrow. I also feed in a seperate container, so yes this means I have to handle them for a few seconds when they are done eating. Neither have appeared stressed at all after eating and I put them back in thier tanks, both of them slide on over to the hot side get in their hide and begin digesting away. Whether its a myth about being aggressive or injesting substrate, I wont take the chance to let any of my snakes injest aspen pieces. As far as being aggressive I'm not to worried about that.
I think its personal preferance as to how and where a person feeds. Thats like feeding live vs f/t p/k prey, its a personal choice.

All of mine are offered food once a week, regardless of if they are in shed or not. If they choose not to eat, that's fine, but they rarely refused. There's been no additional stress to them that I've been able to observe.