Huge problem, scared, don't know what to do...

[j_h_smith]

no a snake cant skip a feeding!i had 2 albino rattlesnakes a left my sister in carge of the feedings because i went to vist a dieing family member for a week when i got back they were both dead.cant skip feedings

I highly doubt that your snakes died in a one week period because they weren't fed. Either they weren't well before you left or the snakes were abused. The only way I know a snake could die in a week would be if they were kept in temperatures below freezing.

I've had a healthy Ball Python go off his food for over 100 days then start to eat on his own. Sure he looked a little worse for the wear, but he did fine once he started eating. If you've bred Ball Pythons, you know the little guys can be trouble getting to feed for a few weeks at a time.
I would brumate my colubrids for 2 months every year for over 15 years. They did so well, that most would lock up after getting 4-5 meals in them after the brumation period.

Jim Smith

[Eventide]

no a snake cant skip a feeding!i had 2 albino rattlesnakes a left my sister in carge of the feedings because i went to vist a dieing family member for a week when i got back they were both dead.cant skip feedings

Um, no offense is intended by this comment, but...how is it that you're 14, have two extremely rare albino rattlesnakes, and clearly do not have much experience with snakes? Not to mention that one needs a permit for venomous reptiles in Indiana....

I'm sorry if that came off as rude and/or judgmental. I just find this rather curious and makes this particular post dubious at best....

[blackcrystal22]

Adriana, I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

There was a small point where I was unable to buy feeders as well. The snakes can go a while without food and not lose weight. Some more than others, but they're all fine and healthy. Don't give up, I know you won't. You're a determined person and can get through this no matter what. If you need any help and happen to be down in the Chicago area, let me know and I'll see what I can do.

bloodpython19, not to be rude or anything, but you're rattle snakes did not die from lack of food. They died from something else. I've had a ball python skip feedings for about 4 1/2 months and hardly lose any weight or health. (Did you mean rat snakes, not rattle??) Albino rattlesnakes are extremely rare and I doubt at the age of 14 years old you would have been able to get a permit for one in IN anyway let alone have the experience to care for such a dangerous species..

[bloodpython19]

Mmm, I dunno about that. I have read in lots of places that snakes can go months without food if they have to, and I've read where several people have had pythons go on a fast for half a year.

I don't think a skipped weekly feeding is what killed your snakes...

i took them to the vet before i left and they were all fine

[bloodpython19]

Um, no offense is intended by this comment, but...how is it that you're 14, have two extremely rare albino rattlesnakes, and clearly do not have much experience with snakes? Not to mention that one needs a permit for venomous reptiles in Indiana....

I'm sorry if that came off as rude and/or judgmental. I just find this rather curious and makes this particular post dubious at best....

i bought them from one of my buddies.and i didnt know about the permit thing./they costed ALOT of my summer job money

[bloodpython19]

Adriana, I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

There was a small point where I was unable to buy feeders as well. The snakes can go a while without food and not lose weight. Some more than others, but they're all fine and healthy. Don't give up, I know you won't. You're a determined person and can get through this no matter what. If you need any help and happen to be down in the Chicago area, let me know and I'll see what I can do.

bloodpython19, not to be rude or anything, but you're rattle snakes did not die from lack of food. They died from something else. I've had a ball python skip feedings for about 4 1/2 months and hardly lose any weight or health. (Did you mean rat snakes, not rattle??) Albino rattlesnakes are extremely rare and I doubt at the age of 14 years old you would have been able to get a permit for one in IN anyway let alone have the experience to care for such a dangerous species..

i didnt have a permit idk i needed one.i bought them from a friend that coudnt keep them.

[bloodpython19]

for the record everyone the venom bags were removed before i got them.and i got bite once or twice and im still here.

[j_h_smith]

i took them to the vet before i left and they were all fine

Why did you need to take them to a vet just before leaving for a funeral? Why would you take perfectly healthy snakes to a vet?

Jim Smith

[singingtothewheat]

for the record everyone the venom bags were removed before i got them.and i got bite once or twice and im still here.

What happened when you got bit?

[j_h_smith]

for the record everyone the venom bags were removed before i got them.and i got bite once or twice and im still here.

Your snakes are called venomoids.

Jim Smith