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Hello!
I've seen some people say to withhold food during breeding and some say to continue regular feeding schedule. What I'd like is for you to post your best argument for either one.

I've got 2 regular Burmese, a 10-ft female & a 7 1/2-ft male, that are both 2 years old. She shed last night and felt so good afterwards that she invited the male to join her for a romp in the hay and he gladly obliged. (Typical male)

Although it wasn't the reason I bought them, they're both supposed to be double het (albino/labyrinth, I believe). Hopefully everything will go as desired.

Thanks!
HH
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Absolutely keep feeding them. As long as they don't go off feed on their own there's no reason not to. Ernie Eison

westwoodreptiles.com

Thanks for your input, Ernie! That's what I was planning on doing.

Based upon what I've read, for the most part, the "feed or not to feed" has been applied to the "prior to breeding" aspect as a means of getting the snakes into a breeding cycle. But, I have seen some diference of opinions on the gravitation aspect. I am looking for input on both aspects and any other related ones.

FYI, my original question is not a loaded question or an ambush, by any means. I am looking to learn and to form my own opinion based on other's experience & theories.

Some snakes willingly go off feed while others will accept it. From what I've read nearly all go off feed during incubation, if they're allowed to incubate their eggs.

I would imagine that a snake would know its body's needs better than the owner, in most cases, at least. Depending upon the snake's condition, it may need to build up nutrients for the gravitation & incubation period.

Thanks!
Mike
(HH)
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It is said that 1 out of every 4 people are mentally unbalanced. Think of your 3 closest friends, if they're normal, then it's you.