where to feed

I feed my snakes in my enclosure and I lost my arm because they get so aggressive.....:rolleyes:

*End sarcasm*

There is no true to the myth of a snake becoming aggressive because you feed it in the cage. I feed all mine in their enclosure, but in a separate container is also a good means of feeding them.

in the enclosure for over 12 years.

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Originally Posted by Ace159

ok im talking about just one snake on a small scale....i have a milk snake and he hates me idk why and i dont know how to make him like me but the first time him started striking at me was when i took him out of his enclosure to feed him then he never went back to being nice.... i feed him in a tuba ware container closed....idk if thats the right way to go please give me suggestions on feeding snakes out side of enclosures...frozen mice

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There really is no right or wrong answer to this. It's whatever works for you and your snake. If you're uncomfortable picking him up to move him to another tub for feeding...then you don't have to. But if you prefer to do it that way, then that is fine, too. If the snake eats either way, then you can decide purely on personal preference.

As for the snake being aggressive toward you...how old is it? Baby and juvi snakes are often more easily stressed and frightened because EVERYthing in the world seems like a predator to them. They usually outgrow that phase as they get larger, gain a little confidence, and learn the routine of their life and the fact that the giant warm-blooded creature that reaches for them isn't going to hurt them. But sometimes, a snake will just stay onery and will never acclimate to human handling....and that won't change whether you feed in its enclosure or in a separate one.

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Originally Posted by mcavana

Keep in mind, many on this site have collections so large that feeding in a seperate container would be realistic.

correction! unrealistic!!!!

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very true, taking out 30 + snakes everyweek would be nuts!

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Originally Posted by Ace159

not much of refusal but iv been told there more likley to bite u

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It's a myth they are not gonna mistake your hand for food because you feed in the enclosure.

The bottom line is that you feed your snake based on what you feel most comfortable with and what is most convenient for you, just don’t do it based on a myth.

Also keep in mind that handling and moving a BP right before feeding can cause enough stress to lead to a refusal.

I feed all my BP in their enclosure, the colubrids however due to their very small size (for now) are fed in a small feeding container (it makes it easier) once they will be bigger they will be fed in their enclosure like everyone else.

While I see no issue with feeding in the enclosure I find it works best for us because while one person is concentrating on feeding the snakes in the seperate tubs, the rack tubs can be cleaned and be readied for the snakes to go back in. It just works faster for us, but on occasion, if there is nothing to clean (no presents :P) then we can feed in the enclosure.

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Originally Posted by Argentra

I've noticed, both here and at the zoo, that colubrids usually are easier to feed in the enclosure. The best thing you can do is to start feeding him in his cage, leave him be for those next two days, then try handling him. Is he striking only when you reach for him or even when you already have him held??
If it's only when reaching, then it's a reaction to the hand coming down for him. In that case, obstruct his view by placing his hide (or something similar) in front of his face/over his head then stroke his back a bit before picking him up. I've found that works wonders with my corns when they're a bit jumpy.
If he strikes all the time, whether you're holding him or not... then I'm at a loss. I guess you could just try the gentleness method for a while and see if he chills out... Good luck either way.

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