Feeding before a vacation.

[whispersinmyhead]

I have an 8 month old BP. She eats live for now.
My regular feeding day is Friday but I am going on vacation next Wednesday don't really want her to skip a meal while we are gone.

Is it ok to try and feed her tomorrow night (5 days since last feeding)? That was I can feed her next Tuesday before we leave town for a week?

Or should I just let her skip a meal. Not sure if I should keep her on a strict schedule or not.

[RobNJ]

I always skip feedings whenever I'm going away for a few or more days.

[ballpythonluvr]

I always skip feedings whenever I'm going away for a few or more days.

Ditto.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

I stop all feeding at least a week prior to going out of town.

[Slim]

I skip a feeding as well before traveling. I find it very helpful for snakes that poop on a fairly regular schedule after a feeding. If I skip, I can feel confident that they won't be sitting in a dirty tub while I'm gone.

[whispersinmyhead]

I will have someone to check on her and make sure the cab is clean. I just got her eating so I am afraid of breaking the streak. This is a fear and your experience counts for much more.

Should I be worried about skipping the feeding? I assume she will just be extra hungry but like I said I don't want to do anything that stops the progress.

[piper]

I wouldn't worry about it.. If she is a picky eater or just began to eat, skipping a meal can't hurt, she'll just be good and hungry when you come back!

[whispersinmyhead]

Thanks everyone I just figured it is best to check. I had it timed for 5 days apart to move the feeding up if I had to. I will keep it on the regular night.

I may move it up a little when I get back though. Hate feeding on on Friday and waiting until late Sunday or Monday to handle her.

Thanks everyone.

[jbean7916]

How long will you be gone? I'd skip feeding just in case. Even if you have someone checking, you never know whats going to happen!

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[whispersinmyhead]

I will be gone 7 days.