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Based on what I can see she doesn't look skinny to me. I think you're fine waiting 5 days, but it certainly can't hurt to try sooner. I typically wait, but I do know of many reliable keepers who feed right away with no issues.
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Since she was shipped without heat, that means she's had some chill, so both for that reason and because she was shipped (that's stressful with or without heat) as is
being re-homed, I'd wait several days at least, just to let her adjust. I'm not saying you need a full 5 days, if she's looking ravenous in 3 or 4 days, you're probably OK
to feed, but do give her a few days to settle in. Rat snakes have a lot of personality, they're usually quite hardy & she's adorable btw...so congrats on your new snake!
I'm a long-time fan & keeper of many rat snakes too...
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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Re: Bel ratsnake- tiny! Should i feed her early?
Originally Posted by Bogertophis
Since she was shipped without heat, that means she's had some chill, so both for that reason and because she was shipped (that's stressful with or without heat) as is
being re-homed, I'd wait several days at least, just to let her adjust. I'm not saying you need a full 5 days, if she's looking ravenous in 3 or 4 days, you're probably OK
to feed, but do give her a few days to settle in. Rat snakes have a lot of personality, they're usually quite hardy & she's adorable btw...so congrats on your new snake!
I'm a long-time fan & keeper of many rat snakes too...
I’m so glad you brought up the the chill time she had because that was another of my concerns! She is my first rat snake but they are by far my favorite species, it’s amazing how many sub species there are.
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BTW, she doesn't look too 'skinny' to me either...from what I can see, she looks healthy.
But about the "chill"...for snakes that brumate in the wild, a chill sends the signal to NOT eat, so by giving her time to settle in, hopefully she won't be set on fasting.
Most rat snakes are resilient & eager eaters, though...one of their many attributes.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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Re: Bel ratsnake- tiny! Should i feed her early?
Originally Posted by Bogertophis
BTW, she doesn't look too 'skinny' to me either...from what I can see, she looks healthy.
But about the "chill"...for snakes that brumate in the wild, a chill sends the signal to NOT eat, so by giving her time to settle in, hopefully she won't be set on fasting.
Most rat snakes are resilient & eager eaters, though...one of their many attributes.
When I first looked at her she looked thin to me but after she drank her body condition looked great. She was probably just dehydrated. Crazy how when they are ity bitty like this, a long drink of water can have a drastic effect. I was afraid of feeding her to soon after being chilled over night because I have heard of breeders having problems with feeding their snakes to soon after brumation. I know it was just a night and I’m probably being neurotic!
Last edited by Kate3; 03-04-2020 at 09:27 PM.
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Re: Bel ratsnake- tiny! Should i feed her early?
Originally Posted by Kate3
When I first looked at her she looked thin to me but after she drank her body condition looked great. She was probably just dehydrated. Crazy how when they are ity bitty like this, a long drink of water can have a drastic effect. I was afraid of feeding her to soon after being chilled over night because I have heard of breeders having problems with feeding their snakes to soon after brumation. I know it was just a night and I’m probably being neurotic!
Nothing wrong with caring, that's not neurotic, it's being a good "snarent".
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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Congrats on your adorable addition!!
2 BP's, one ratsnake, 2 dogs, 3 cats, 2 small caged birds, 7 chickens, and a toddler in a pear tree
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