opinions

[Amy1217]

I see a lot on this forum and others that people suggest many things and it seems to be a bandwagon effect with responses.

A. Do you think snakes need an acclimation period of a week before feeding?

After you first get them? yes, i do. I didnt know this at the time, and i tried to feed my BP a few days after i got him, he refused to eat. I had to wait a week, without handling him in order to get him to eat.

B. Do you think it is necessary to wait 2 days after feeding to hold a snake?

I have always heard this, in order to prevent regurgitation. I always follow the rule, but my friends who come over and demand to see my snakes think diffrently, i have never had a snake regurg. though.

C. Do you think it is necessary to not hold the snake the day of feeding?

That is what i have heard, so the snake is not stressed out. I really think it depends on the snake. I handle mine almost everyday, and i have never had a refusal to eat. I even take them out of their cage and handle them a few minutes before feeding. If you have a snake that is more defensive, and is more inclined to get nervous when you handle them, im sure that you should not hold the snake the day of the feeding. you dont want them to be stressed and refuse.