Feeding in a separate tub vs. enclosure.

[Eric Alan]

sarcasm: sar·casm ˈsärˌkazəm/ (noun) the use of irony to mock or convey contempt. synonyms: derision, mockery, ridicule, scorn, sneering, scoffing; irony

Thank you, Mr. Webster. Unfortunately, that doesn't help clear anything up for me because this sentence...

I wouldn't even have snakes if I weren't going to use a separate tub.

...is as clear as mud as written.

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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'?

Exactly this. I'm glad I'm not the only one lost in translation.

[Neal]

Just to touch base, it's purely up to you and opinion to feeding in a separate enclosure vs feeding in it's actual one. When I had my BP's I fed them in their tub as it's easier to do that then place them in separate enclosures, especially for the ones who are more aggressive feeders.

I keep two Rufous Beaked Snakes in a 3' x 2' x 1' high and they've been living together for over two years. I feed them in separate enclosures for a few reasons. I do their tank cleaning during this time because they don't poop on top always, so sometimes it's on the actual bottom of the enclosure, so I have to search for it. Also, because when they get in feeding mode, I don't want them to go for the same mouse, or even bite each other. So that's why I feed them in separate enclosures.

Now when I get my WLP, I won't feed it in a separate enclosure, nor will I do that for my new rat snake that arrived yesterday.

So in the end, it's purely a matter of preference. If you feed out of the enclosure the snake will not think it's always getting fed when being taken out, nor will feeding the snake in the enclosure make it cage aggressive.

[charlo_lucy]

Just to touch base, it's purely up to you and opinion to feeding in a separate enclosure vs feeding in it's actual one. When I had my BP's I fed them in their tub as it's easier to do that then place them in separate enclosures, especially for the ones who are more aggressive feeders.

I keep two Rufous Beaked Snakes in a 3' x 2' x 1' high and they've been living together for over two years. I feed them in separate enclosures for a few reasons. I do their tank cleaning during this time because they don't poop on top always, so sometimes it's on the actual bottom of the enclosure, so I have to search for it. Also, because when they get in feeding mode, I don't want them to go for the same mouse, or even bite each other. So that's why I feed them in separate enclosures.

Now when I get my WLP, I won't feed it in a separate enclosure, nor will I do that for my new rat snake that arrived yesterday.

So in the end, it's purely a matter of preference. If you feed out of the enclosure the snake will not think it's always getting fed when being taken out, nor will feeding the snake in the enclosure make it cage aggressive.

Yeah I get you - I think I just don't want to be handling a snake too much when it has just been fed. Especially as I've never had one before.


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[Neal]

Yeah I get you - I think I just don't want to be handling a snake too much when it has just been fed. Especially as I've never had one before.


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I wasn't saying you should, I was more so providing facts.

[charlo_lucy]

Thanks for the help!

[Neal]

Thanks for the help!

Just out of curiosity, what are you getting?

[charlo_lucy]

Just out of curiosity, what are you getting?

Banana ball python most likely. Not for a little while though.


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[Neal]

Banana ball python most likely. Not for a little while though.


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Not a bad choice at all. The only BP I plan on getting if I get back into them is a BEL.

[charlo_lucy]

Not a bad choice at all. The only BP I plan on getting if I get back into them is a BEL.

They're so pretty - I'm not much of a collector/breeder so I didn't want to spend too much on a fancy morph.

I think bananas look quite sweet. Ultramels are lovely as well.


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[Neal]

They're so pretty - I'm not much of a collector/breeder so I didn't want to spend too much on a fancy morph.

I think bananas look quite sweet. Ultramels are lovely as well.


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Oh, I'm not paying a penny. He's going to give it to me for free.

Where are you getting your BP from, any breeders in mind?