Feeding in a separate tub vs. enclosure.

[Gruba]

I just got my first bp 2 months ago. We've fed him in his tank every time. I have young sons so I implemented a strict "no hands in the tank on feeding day" rule. I even got a cup to use to refill the water on feeding day so my boys see everyone following the rule. We've never had a problem with him showing aggression. My 3.5 year old son is able to pick him up out of his tank. With supervision, obviously.

[charlo_lucy]

I just got my first bp 2 months ago. We've fed him in his tank every time. I have young sons so I implemented a strict "no hands in the tank on feeding day" rule. I even got a cup to use to refill the water on feeding day so my boys see everyone following the rule. We've never had a problem with him showing aggression. My 3.5 year old son is able to pick him up out of his tank. With supervision, obviously.

That's good to know! don't want anyone stressed out at feeding time (me OR the snake!).


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[Gruba]

My sons first time with the snake around his neck. They're both happy. Picture was taken this morning and tomorrow is his feeding day. We did have to upgrade him to rats last week from mice because he was getting a little grumpy by Thursday but, as you can see, giving him a bigger meal was the solution to that.

[charlo_lucy]

My sons first time with the snake around his neck. They're both happy. Picture was taken this morning and tomorrow is his feeding day. We did have to upgrade him to rats last week from mice because he was getting a little grumpy by Thursday but, as you can see, giving him a bigger meal was the solution to that.

Aww! The more photos I see the more excited I get for mine. ❤️


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[Macropodus]

... whether or not to feed them in a separate tub? I've seen lots of conflicting opinions, but I was just curious about people's experiences with doing either! Thanks.

Feeding in situ is so boring. I wouldn't even have snakes if I weren't going to use a separate tub. Check out how much fun this guy is having: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4dr...miUrGYWR-Ld7lw

[Eric Alan]

Feeding in situ is so boring. I wouldn't even have snakes if I weren't going to use a separate tub. Check out how much fun this guy is having: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4dr...miUrGYWR-Ld7lw

I'm confused. Feeding "in situ" looks to be exactly what this guy is doing.

[Macropodus]

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[Sauzo]

In a few months I'll have a snake baby of my own and I've been wondering what people's thoughts are on whether or not to feed them in a separate tub?

I've seen lots of conflicting opinions, but I was just curious about people's experiences with doing either!

Thanks.

For the love of god don't feed the snake in a separate tub. There is absolutely no advantage whatsoever, only downsides. A snake is not going to mistake you for a rat unless you roll around in a pile of rat bedding or mess with rats and then stick your hand in the cage and wiggle your fingers like dinner.

Plus getting in the routine of feeding in the cage with a small snake like a BP will get you ready for when you upgrade to boas, retics, burms and anacondas because we all know BPs are the gateway drug to more and bigger snakes

[BPGator]

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That you have identified your statement as sarcasm doesn't help me. Is this video supposed to be an argument for or against feeding 'in situ'? These snakes are aggressive because they're hungry and they smell the food. Do you think this guy should feed in a separate container?


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[charlo_lucy]

... because we all know BPs are the gateway drug to more and bigger snakes

Oh god I only intend to have one snake but I can totally see this happening...



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