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    Shedding and feeding times

    My daughter's normal ball python started the shedding process last night and tonight is the normal feeding day. Should we go ahead and try to feed or let the shedding process finish first then feed the next day?

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    Try and feed, if it refuses wait til the next feeding day.
    Some feed in shed some don't and some are hot and cold when it comes to eating and shedding at the same time.

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    Re: Shedding and feeding times

    You can definitely try and feed the snake. My snakes will not touch food when they are in shed. Every snake is different however.

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    My spider boy has never missed a meal, even while he's in shed. I would say to at least try.

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    Re: Shedding and feeding times

    Same as previous. Almost all my snakes eat during shed. Missing a meal isn't the end of the world though.

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