I agree with trial and error, as well as the notion of "supporting" our snake. Indeed. I have utilized a couple thoughts that were crassly provoked by Frank and I see SOME results, but not across the board. Again, I repeat, it is HOW THE INFORMATION IS DELIVERED!!!!!!!!!!! Not the information itself. And AGAIN, I REPEAT, the information Frank provides is like a FINE STEAK SERVED UPON A DIRTY TRASH CAN LID as opposed to an appetizing, appropriate plate.



Do I want to change him? No, not him......but rather his manner of abusive information delivery.



As for zonatas, no I do not stuff them. These are not monstrous low-land getula that have the ease of flat terrain and a greater abundance of food at their leisure. I raise my z's gradually without implementing a "raise 'em up quick to breed 'em" mentality. I'm more about quality and not quantity, and will simply utilize smaller meals with occasional mineral supplements and afford them tight-squeezing spots with a moist hide and fresh, accessible water as well some temperature choices that are realistic in restricted captive conditions. I seem to have no issues EXCEPT when I've tried to "over-feed" -- snakes are opportunists and will sometimes consume as much as possible....any animal may do this if given the chance to. Will they puke? Sure.....simple over-indulgence. Makes sense to me, and not looking to micro-modify their already micro-environment to make them digest a gluttonous meal.
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Jerry Kruse

www.zonatas.com





And God said, "Let there be zonata subspecies for all to ponder..."

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