Quote Originally Posted by Shadow
Darn. ok. Here is a stupid question. Why do we wait until after they eat? Is it just to cut down on strees or to make sure they don't become problem eaters or somthing else?
It is to reduce stress, and allow the animal to acclimate to it's surroundings. Establishing a good feeding routine is crucial. I went without handling a snake for 2 months until it was an established eater. A week or two is nothing.