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BILLY
at Fri Oct 28 22:32:46 2005 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by BILLY ]
Well, I would have to say that feeding too often can run the risk of potential problems for your milksnake. It may be better said that obesity from too much feeding can create health problems.
This topic has been debated back and forth between snake keepers. I am of the opinion that feeding a good sized meal every 5-7 days is best for the snake in the first 2-3 years and then perhaps once a week or every other week for adults, especially males. This of course can be adjusted to how the particular snake's metabolism is, etc. There are those that feed every 2-3 days, which that practice can be called " Powerfeeding ", and a lot of people try to get their milks to breeding size in 2 years. I disagree and think it would be best to wait until 3 years. Plus, what kind of life does the snake have if he is always digesting food all the time??
Just like obesity can cause problems with humans, animals can suffer as well. I know that it has caused egg impaction, small clutches, and IMO..prevents the female from being able to produce viable eggs at an older age. I have heard so many stories of breeders not being able to use their female snakes after ages 8 or 9. I think power feeding could be attributed to that.
Good question!
Take care!
Billy
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RE: Overfeeding? - BILLY, Fri Oct 28 22:32:46 2005