Its refreshing to see some very responsible opinions being posted here. This has been a topic of heated debate but for anyone who has experience in keeping large constrictors, feeding INSIDE the cage is ALWAYS the way you want to go; I would even go so far as saying its an absolute. You can read what you want in "articles", "magazines" and even books, but anyone who has a lot of REAL experience in working with large constrictors will tell someone that feeding inside the cage is the safest method of feeding these animals. With a few common sense steps/approaches, there is absolutely nothing to be worried about.

Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL


>>Right OK, I have watched these debates come up a few times before, and seeing as the people posting them want facts on this subject here goes; (only one fact needed!!!!!!!!!)
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>>NO-ONE HAS BEEN KILLED BY THEIR PET PYTHON FEEDING IT IN ITS CAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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>>LOOK IT UP, I AM RIGHT! Almost everyone who has been killed by a burmese python in captivity, has been down to feeding the animals outwith its enclosure. FACT!!
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>>Feeding in the cage is by far the safest option for any snake.
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>>Cheers
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>>Phil
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL

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