That would be better than what you've been doing, IMO. And never for at least a day+ after he eats, or he may regurgitate his meal.Originally Posted by siwueofk
Also best to leave a snake alone when they're in their hide. Most have success feeding f/t when their snake is peeking out of the hide in the evening hours, & they don't
pick the hide up...you should let the snake emerge from the hide & grab the prey that you're making it look as if it's just casually walking by where the snake is hiding, to
elicit a strike & wrap from the snake. The less you interfere with your snake when feeding, the better it's likely to go. Your success in feeding so far may be due to the
snake being young & more desperate for food, & it's better to adjust what you're doing while he's still eating for you, than when he starts refusing due to stress & fear.
I think you said you've only had him for 3 weeks? So you've been doing an awful LOT* of handling during that time, & despite that he's been eating pretty well. I'd say
you've just been very lucky he's been eating for you at all; new snakes are best not handled, they are not domestic animals, they rely on instincts and the most important
thing in keeping snakes is to work with what is natural & instinctive for them. It's not about you wanting a "pet"...it's about you learning to keep him successfully & with
patience, most snakes tolerate handling...many even seem to enjoy it, but not right away. Feeding is job 1. (*translation: too much handling)
Reply With Quote