was just wondering for anyone with problem feeders, especialy WC. Since balls feed mostly at night in their natural habitats wouldn't it stand to reason that the feeding time temps would be less than the 93-95 degree temps most of us keep them at(warm end) in captivity. Since it seems as if temp changes play a major role in everything else in the ball life why not feeding time as well? I assume that if the ball goes into a rodent burrow at night and feeds then the temps are probably in the lower 80's at least in the burrows. The cooler night temps may be what helps trigger a feeding response. Just wondering because my two biggest balls all fed voraciously when I first got them but after settling in to the higher temps of my rack system they only feed once a month. I will be trying to lower their temps to the mid/lower 80's 4-5 hours before the next feeding time. Any comments good or bad are appreciated. Thanks.
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