New BP.. How soon should i feed her?

[Slim]

Okay I don't mean to be rude to anyone but I don't need to be lectured about sanitizing or where I got the snake. My only question was how soon do I feed it. Thank you for the advice but I've done my research. This snake is very healthy as I have gotten her checked. Thank you everyone though!

I don't mean to be rude back, but if your research was complete, and you'd read more than a couple of posts in the Husbandry section of this Forum, you would know that any new addition needs at least a week to settle before your first feeding attempt. It's a very "newbie like" question, which is why you may be getting more advice than you want about sanitizing the set up that held your previous snake less than 48 hours ago. A snake that your own Vet said was full of health problems.

I'm sure your research showed you that BPs can go quite some time without eating and show little to no ill effect. I have no doubt that your research also told you that a BP who is settled and de-stressed is much more likely to eat when you offer.

Also, this is not Burger King where you can order things off the menu "your way". It's a public forum where you can ask anything you want, but you can not controll the answers you get back.

[skinnyrascal]

I don't mean to be rude back, but if your research was complete, and you'd read more than a couple of posts in the Husbandry section of this Forum, you would know that any new addition needs at least a week to settle before your first feeding attempt. It's a very "newbie like" question, which is why you may be getting more advice than you want about sanitizing the set up that held your previous snake less than 48 hours ago. A snake that your own Vet said was full of health problems.

I'm sure your research showed you that BPs can go quite some time without eating and show little to no ill effect. I have no doubt that your research also told you that a BP who is settled and de-stressed is much more likely to eat when you offer.

Also, this is not Burger King where you can order things off the menu "your way". It's a public forum where you can ask anything you want, but you can not controll the answers you get back.

^This right here. Also, I'd find out if your PetCo's BPs are captive bred. Most are wild caught. If it's wild caught...good luck with it. Wild BPs are often full parasites, sickly, and don't adapt well in captivity. I would never buy an exotic from PetCo for this reason.

[princess17]

I don't mean to be rude back, but if your research was complete, and you'd read more than a couple of posts in the Husbandry section of this Forum, you would know that any new addition needs at least a week to settle before your first feeding attempt. It's a very "newbie like" question, which is why you may be getting more advice than you want about sanitizing the set up that held your previous snake less than 48 hours ago. A snake that your own Vet said was full of health problems.

I'm sure your research showed you that BPs can go quite some time without eating and show little to no ill effect. I have no doubt that your research also told you that a BP who is settled and de-stressed is much more likely to eat when you offer.

Also, this is not Burger King where you can order things off the menu "your way". It's a public forum where you can ask anything you want, but you can not controll the answers you get back.

Okay but again the only reason I asked is because someone else said she might be super hungry because they have a tendency to skip feeding. Because my other snake I feed a week and a half after getting her because I knew I was suppose to. But because I was nervous about not knowing the last time she was fed, I asked the question. So not to be rude yet again, I get it.

[princess17]

^This right here. Also, I'd find out if your PetCo's BPs are captive bred. Most are wild caught. If it's wild caught...good luck with it. Wild BPs are often full parasites, sickly, and don't adapt well in captivity. I would never buy an exotic from PetCo for this reason.

Thank you for kindly stating your opinion.

[DooLittle]

Okay I don't mean to be rude to anyone but I don't need to be lectured about sanitizing or where I got the snake. My only question was how soon do I feed it. Thank you for the advice but I've done my research. This snake is very healthy as I have gotten her checked. Thank you everyone though!

Not to be rude, but we are all concerned with the well being of your snake.

[princess17]

I don't think anyone was lecturing you, we all just wanted to help and make sure you and your BP are happy. I think some people read your question and click right on "reply" to get you an answer. No harm no foul. We realize you did your research but you obviously had to do more or you wouldn't have had another question. Not to lecture just want you to enjoy your BP as we enjoy ours, that's all. Please be sure and post some more pics of your new girl as soon as you get a chance.

Well I honestly really do appreciate the help! but I have done my research and I was just wondering if I should feed her sooner because she might have gone quite sometime without feeding, from what petco here has been reputable for.

[DooLittle]

I don't mean to be rude back, but if your research was complete, and you'd read more than a couple of posts in the Husbandry section of this Forum, you would know that any new addition needs at least a week to settle before your first feeding attempt. It's a very "newbie like" question, which is why you may be getting more advice than you want about sanitizing the set up that held your previous snake less than 48 hours ago. A snake that your own Vet said was full of health problems.

I'm sure your research showed you that BPs can go quite some time without eating and show little to no ill effect. I have no doubt that your research also told you that a BP who is settled and de-stressed is much more likely to eat when you offer.

Also, this is not Burger King where you can order things off the menu "your way". It's a public forum where you can ask anything you want, but you can not controll the answers you get back.

X2 Well said.

[princess17]

Alrighty then. That's the last time I'll ever ask a question on this forum again! Jeez guys

[Daybreaker]

Well I honestly really do appreciate the help! but I have done my research and I was just wondering if I should feed her sooner because she might have gone quite sometime without feeding, from what petco here has been reputable for.

The norm is to wait a week so they can settle, but I just got three new additions this past Tuesday (A Hog BCI, Black Blood, and Angolan) and I fed all of them the day after I got them since they were due a feeding via the breeder's feeding schedule. They all ate without problems, so I'd say it wouldn't hurt to offer before the week's time but the week is the norm for most people, just know that offering without the snake taking it (ie a refusal) could add more stress to it while it's acclimating.

[princess17]

The norm is to wait a week so they can settle, but I just got three new additions this past Tuesday (A Hog BCI, Black Blood, and Angolan) and I fed all of them the day after I got them since they were due a feeding via the breeder's feeding schedule. They all ate without problems, so I'd say it wouldn't hurt to offer before the week's time but the week is the norm for most people, just know that offering without the snake taking it (ie a refusal) could add more stress to it while it's acclimating.

That's what I needed to know thank youuu