It's not so much that they don't expect food (they do) but it is the procedures that I have in place that basically eliminates any problems from stupid feeding errors. My burms know the difference between feeding time and "play" time because I do the same thing EVERY time when taking them out (I do one thing for feeding and something different when taking them out).



As far as how many burms I have worked with over the years (most coming to our facility for rehab but a dozen that I have kept as education animals; some very long term), that's a real tough one. My guess, which is probably low, is something around 400 burms (that doesn't include the many that I used to breed).



Take care, Rob



>>Rob...how many of your snakes expect food when you open the cage door?? I'm willing to bet its about zero.

>>Got any idea how many you have worked with over the years
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Rob Carmichael, Curator

The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm

Lake Forest, IL

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