Bandit

[Nate]

I don't think feeding out of the cage is necessary, but I don't think it's wrong either. Some have better success with it, some argue that it adds unnecessary stress... If it works for you, then it works for you

[BanditNClyde]

oh no no i dont feed them in a plastic bag, i feed them on one. but i get what youre saying when it comes to feeding them in their own surroundings. what ill do is ill let them eat and swallow their food and let them crawl around for a bit so that way they can work their rat down and stretch a little. then i pick them up by their neck and end of their tail very gently avoiding their mid section and put them back gently. ive had no problems and they settle down instantly when back in their tanks. full and happy

[Slim]

I totally agree...

And you say you're feeding your snakes in a bag? Where did you get these ideas on how to feed your snake? I'm just wondering because I've never heard of anyone feeding their snakes in a bag or floor. The only way I could see it good to feed in a bag is if it is a paper bag that way it would be at least dark when they would eat, but you said you "wash it out" so it has to be a plastic bag?

I think she said she feed her snake on a bag.

[Koolaid]

I think she said she feed her snake on a bag.

Blonde moment??

I was actually more focused on watching this ridiculous ending to Tool Academy.

[BanditNClyde]

haha its ok we all have those moments

[DutchHerp]

I feed my corn outside of her cage because she has the coconut substrate which sticks to everything everywhere, but when I pick her up after feeding I actually support her body at the mouse... this way she's done weighed down by the mouse.

Just my .02

[BanditNClyde]

ah gotch ya. that stuff can be kinda of annoying. i use eco earth for my ball pythons and red tail boa. keeps humidty at a good level, doesnt really stick to anything, and easy to spot clean. i highly reccomend it

[southernboagurl]

I've heard that myth before several times regarding associating your hand with feed. In my opinion, it's false. Now when you get to feeding larger pythons and if you're not feeding with tongs and not hook training, then yes, I would be worried, but still wouldn't feed outside the enclosure. Everyone has their own way of doing things though. Whatever works for you and is safe for your snake, is great

Personally, I feed inside the enclosure. I have Viva papertowels as substrate in both my bp and my rtb's cages. The humidity in both cages are perfect as well as temperatures. They both eat f/t. My bp is still young so I haven't gotten tongs yet, but use large hemostats with my rtb. Like I said, everyone has their own methods and sometimes different ones work better for different people.

Your ball looks cute and great pics so keep doing what works for you

[DutchHerp]

ah gotch ya. that stuff can be kinda of annoying. i use eco earth for my ball pythons and red tail boa. keeps humidty at a good level, doesnt really stick to anything, and easy to spot clean. i highly reccomend it

The coconut stuff is Eco Earth. IMO in sticks to anything wet.

[Flicker]

Just feed in a box... just as easy..

Put the snake in, the put the rat in. That's what I do. They're disposable--but they last for a long time, and I don't have a problem of them accidently eating bedding. Plus, They've associated eating with the box, and only go in strike mode when they're in it. They've never tried to bite me for 4 years.