Quote Originally Posted by kitedemon View Post
Some snakes will eat during a shed however late in a shed the old skin becomes less elastic and if a large meal was offered the snake may not be able to get the shed over the meal lump and that can lead to all kinds of issues. Generally I don't offer during a shed and if I was too I'd go very small. It is not common at all but it has happened.

Quote Originally Posted by Maixx View Post
I had this happen with my pastel, ever since I take them off food as soon as they turn opaque. He ended up with this tight band of skin right above his stomach, that I had to cut off he ended up very stressed, and I ended up helping him finish that shed.
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...33#post1614133

It isn't common but it does and has happen. if you do decide to feed go very small. personally I'd not bother unless there was a good reason to.