Acclimation Period

[mbaker8686]

So I have 5 new snakes, they came to me on saturday via UPS. I have them in their tubs, temps set correctly, and i am leaving them alone to get their bearings about them. They are due to be fed on tuesday, should i attempt a feed or wait until the week long acclimation period is over?

[The Serpent Merchant]

I would wait the full week, you are quarantining them all correct?

[mbaker8686]

yea i have them in quarantine

[DooLittle]

Let them rest a week. Then try to feed in tub with minimal invasion. Drop in food, and let them be. It's terrible waiting, but best for the snakes well being. The waiting game sucks.

[rebelrachel13]

Whew! Five snakes at a time. Good luck waiting! I have a tough time waiting for one at a time!

You can try and feed tomorrow if you want, but you may save some time, stress, and rats if you just wait the whole week out.

[luvmyballs]

definitely wait a week . but I agree it is hard to resist the temptation lol

[C&H Exotic Morphs]

It is completely up to you if you want to wait or not. Whenever I receive a new animal in it gets offered food on my already scheduled feeding days, whether it is the same day I get the animal or a few days later (4 days max because my babies and juveniles are on a 5 day schedule).