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tspuckler
at Wed Jan 30 07:05:41 2008 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by tspuckler ]
There are a number of factors to keep in mind:
1) Cage size: Snakes crave security and often feed more readily in a small cage. You did not mention what size tank you were keeping the snake in, but a number of people have set up baby snakes in 10 gallon tanks only to find that they don't feed well in that large of an enclosure.
2) Cup feeding: Since snakes crave security so much, feeding them in a small container (8 oz. deli cup) gived them added security. Snakes are especially vulnerable when eating.
3) Time of feeding: The best results, due to the shyness of snakes, are accomplished by feeding the snake in the evening and leaving the food item with the snake overnight.
There are other factors as well, but I suspect that you are keeping the reptile in an enclosure that is too large. In my experience baby snakes do best when kept in shoebox-sized enclosures.
Tim
Third Eye
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RE: problem feeding young snake - tspuckler, Wed Jan 30 07:05:41 2008 