Thoughts on how long to wait before picking your snake up after feeding

[MikeV]

Hey guys,

I was wondering. I have the Live VS FT thread, but another thing i was EXTREMELY curious about, is how long after feeding your snakes do you handle them?

Thanks

[ballpythonluvr]

I handle my snake 48 hours after he has had a meal.

[MikeV]

I handle my snake 48 hours after he has had a meal.

Thanks for the reply

I am thinking about waiting 48 hours instead of 24, 48 hours seems like a better way to do it

Thanks again

Any other opinions/votes? lol

[snakesRkewl]

Depends on the situation.
I handle them enough to change their tubs if they poop and or pee in them, especially if they're still in 6qt tubs.
While I don't generally handle them the day they eat, I don't let it stop me from keeping their homes clean.

[Vypyrz]

I usually wait 2, sometimes 3 days after feeding to handle them. The only thing I will do during that time is change water, and scoop out any urates or feces...

[MikeV]

Thanks snakesrkewl, I was wondering about if I should even mess with the enclosure at all. I was worried about changing the water lol. Thanks for that post!

Any more opinions/votes?

[jbean7916]

I'm the same way. 2 days unless they need to be moved for cleaning, although my normal will head to his cool side hide if he after he poos so I always know if he's messed his cage.

[jfreels]

I try for 48 hours for handling. I'll do whatever maintenance I need to at any time after feeding in that 48 hours. I'll just scoot them to the other side of the tank/tub if need be.

[PghBall]

Usually 2 days unless I have to clean up a big mess.

[MikeV]

I try for 48 hours for handling. I'll do whatever maintenance I need to at any time after feeding in that 48 hours. I'll just scoot them to the other side of the tank/tub if need be.

Thanks

I will do this next time, I think doing what you are doing will be good because its not really holding them but at the same time you are doing what needs to be done lol

Usually 2 days unless I have to clean up a big mess.

This seems like the common thing that everybody does, seems some do it with the 24 hour rule instead though

Thanks for the comments