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steve_harrison
at Wed Oct 11 19:21:05 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by steve_harrison ]
Hey,
Some well-intentioned person coined the term "power" feeding to justify alleged healthy "feeding ratios" for snakes. To see the absurdity in this argument, just look at who does NOT post to respond to these "recommendations" (big breeders).
Let's look at the responses:
"IMO, its anyone who feeds more than 1 appropriate sized food item more than once a week" - a statement based on FEELINGS and not FACT.
"I look at power feeding as being either feeding too often or feeding too much to put weight on an animal." - FEELINGS not FACTS...
"What I consider power feeding is feeding snakes as much as they will eat to get them as big as possible in two years or less."- more opinion...
Let's look at the facts:
1. Females lose a TON of weight and take most reserves to produce a clutch of eggs (ever see one right after laying- yikes!)
2. Males (according to some top breeders) can get LAZY if fed too much and not breed (or at least not as frequently)
3. If a snake will EAT, it is HUNGRY.
There were some great responses to your post. If anyone has experienced actual health issues related to over-feeding, I've love to see it posted here.
Happy Breeding Season,
Steve Harrison
Jacksonville, FL
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No such thing...more - steve_harrison, Wed Oct 11 19:21:05 2006