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    Feeding multiple snakes from the same container?

    Hello, everyone. My mom asked me this question and it got me to thinking.... I have all of my snakes in tanks or Tupperware. Whenever I go to feed someone, we remove them from their enclosure and feed ina separate box, but use the same box for everyone. My two females (normal 2200grams & 370gram bumblebee) and male orange ghost (90grams) have never refused a meal. But my two other males (1000gram pinstripe and 800gram pastel) haven't eaten recently. I think it's because they were in shed, but my mom thinks it's because they can smell that a different snake has been in the box. I am getting concerned because the pastel hasn't eaten in three weeks and has now lost 60grams. The pinstripe has only gone a week w/o eating (again, I think it's because of the shed). Anyone have any input?
    My Zoo: 0.1 Normal; 1.0 Pastel; 1.0 Pinstripe; 0.1 Bumblebee; 1.0 Orange Ghost; 0.0.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boa; 0.0.3 Crested Geckos; 1.3 Pugs; 2.0 Bunnies; 1.0 Golden Teddy Bear Hamster; 0.1 Russian Dwarf Hamster annnnnd 1.0 Husband

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    Feed where they live. Nothing bad will happen
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    Feed in their enclosure, there's no need for a seperate container... you're more likely to get bit and its stress your snake doesn't need

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    Feeding multiple snakes from the same container?

    Try seeing if feeding them in their enclosures gets them to eat. What do their enclosures look like?
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    I also feed in a separate box. I have no problems. But like others have said, feed in their enclosure. Nothing bad will happen.
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    Re: Feeding multiple snakes from the same container?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Oni View Post
    Feed where they live. Nothing bad will happen
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    There's no reason to feed them in a different cage/container. Feeding in a different area causes unnecessary stress from moving and opens you up to getting bit. Handling a snake that has just been fed is just asked to get bit.

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    Like others have said, no need to feed them in separate enclosures and that could be a possible reason your pastel hasn't eaten. I'm not saying it is, but you never know.
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    I ended up trying mice tonight and he ate before I could even drop it in. Thanks for the advice, guys..
    My Zoo: 0.1 Normal; 1.0 Pastel; 1.0 Pinstripe; 0.1 Bumblebee; 1.0 Orange Ghost; 0.0.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boa; 0.0.3 Crested Geckos; 1.3 Pugs; 2.0 Bunnies; 1.0 Golden Teddy Bear Hamster; 0.1 Russian Dwarf Hamster annnnnd 1.0 Husband

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