Re: Soo...is this really true?
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B.O.S Reptiles
I never go by time. If I see a bulge, I leave them alone. If I see no/a tiny bulge, I feel that they have digest enough to not be a problem.
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Re: Soo...is this really true?
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Originally Posted by
jporter617
LONG STORY SHORT, DO WHATEVER YOU WANT! you asked for advice and myself along with others are saying the samething give them time to digest. would you want to eat a big meal and somebody pick u up? same as eating a lot and riding a roller coaster!
Yikes, I'm being yelled at now? I don't do whatever I want, I collect facts or at least a lot of opinions in order to form my own opinion. I didn't say anything like "I don't believe you guys, I need more opinions", people have just been giving them, which is what I wanted, to hear multiple opinions, don't get so defensive. I was wondering if it could hurt them, and if some people had a story about how their ball python had half digested rat bones causing stomach perforation after handling, then I would be super careful to wait 48 hrs or longer, but it seems like it's more for the snakes comfort and possibly to avoid regurgitation in hatchling, or nervous bps.
Re: Soo...is this really true?
Thanks for a great discussion! I learn so much here every day :-)
Re: Soo...is this really true?
I haven't read all four pages and will not add to any escalation of telling you what is right or wrong...since I don't simply don't know. What we do for our normal is wait at least 24 hours before considering handling. I've noticed my snakes routine is to stay well hidden for at least three days after feeding. She tends to staying her her smaller warmer hides which I assume lessens her stress and adds a little extra heat for digestion. I don't like to try and pry her out of a hide simply to handle her. After those three days she gets a little more active, tends to bask at night, and stays in her larger cooler hide during the day. This is when we handle her the most. The three days before feeding she is easy to access, very docile, and seems to be fully digested. Then, we prepare for feeding and repeat the cycle. So, for us, feed on Friday night, handle from Mon/Tues until Thursday, maybe a little handling on Friday, then feed later in the evening on Friday. I guess what I'm trying to say is let the snake show you their schedule and give it time.
Cheers.
