Multiple feeds??

[BallPython713]

Hi all,

I've heard that you could multiply feed you bp...what's your opinions on this?? How could you tell if the're still hungry?

Thanks!

[The_Godfather]

I do it, but preferably you shouldn't do it without good cause. It reaks havoc on gut flora.

If it needs to eat more then one, move up in size.

[JLC]

Things to look for when deciding if your snake needs bigger prey items:

--Does the current item leave a good-sized lump? If it used to, but doesn't anymore, then it's probably time to move up.

--Does your snake start cruising around, as if hunting, within a few days of eating its last meal? This may also be a sign that it's digesting the smaller meals more quickly now and would like something bigger.

Hunting around for more food immediately after eating doesn't necessarily mean your snake needs more food, but it might. It won't hurt to offer it two of your current-sized prey. If it eats both of them easily, that's another good way to tell that it's time to move up in size.

[Marla]

Also, while what Judy says applies to ball pythons, it does not necessarily apply to all snakes and definitely does not apply to emerald tree boas, so know your species' needs well. A ball python should definitely have a good lump after each meal, though.

[Tigergenesis]

Recently I've been hearing people say that it's better to feed 2 smaller items than 1 larger item. As always, no one can ever point me in the direction of some real proof. I plan to ask my vet this Friday when I take my King in .

[VigosPal]

Good question and answers. I was also wondering how to tell if Vigo had enough to eat.Glad I could find the answers here...as usual..
Diana