Quote Originally Posted by tttaylorrr View Post
it's common practice to wait for 3 successful feedings before starting regular handling.

yes, do not handle until 48 hours after feeding. i also avoid handling the day of feeding if it can be helped.

go ahead and look for poop, but young beeps tend to hold on to their waste a lot longer than older ones so i could be awhile before you find anything.
Good info. I'll suffer through another 1-2 weeks for the betterment of the BP

Also, as for addressing cleaning needs, temp checks, etc.... is it wise to just put the BP in a plastic container while this is done? I'd like to consider reducing the stress as much as possible. I think last time, I put him in a plastic container and covered w/ a blanket.