Re: Which feeding method do you prefer/use?
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Originally Posted by AndrewH
I can imagine that too. But with actively hunting though, we're talking about a captive situation. I can see it as the only way they'd burn much more energy hunting rather than feeding, is if they're purposely denied a meal in captivity, and are only fed on that "schedule".
Absolutely true. They are "denied" a meal for a few weeks or so, which is very natural and realistic in my opinion. This promotes the active hunting, which is what aids in the prevention of obesity.
I will make sure that when my snakes are at or close to adult size, that I will keep them in the largest possible enclosures, in order to allow them to hunt actively, without a lot of restriction. I will strive to offer a snake, such as a 15' burm, an enclosure with at least 30 square feet of space.
Re: Which feeding method do you prefer/use?
One small (40 gram) FT rat once a week.
