How worried should I be about possible impaction from feeding on top of aspen? Are those using aspen removing their snakes from their enclosures to feed them?
Thanks in advance.
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Feeding concerns??
shortgrassherps
Nov 23, 2007 09:33 PM
Replies (3)
BRhaco
Nov 23, 2007 10:34 PM
Well, I hear a lot of folks are fearful on this point, but I've been using shredded aspen for almost all my snakes since the late 80's, and no problem so far. I also know many other big breeders who use nothing else.
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Brad Chambers
The Avalanche has already started-it is too late for the pebbles to vote....
MCConstrictors
Nov 23, 2007 11:53 PM
I always remove mine (they live on aspen), but that's mostly just because I don't want to take any chances. I have a friend that just feeds them on a plate in their aspen...
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-Jaime Palma
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balls4all
Nov 24, 2007 12:18 AM
I have a large boa that I feed right on the aspen when feeding live or fresh killed.When feeding frozen thawed I also feed her on a paper plate . I use paper towels on all my ball pythons from hatchlings to adults with no issues. The paper towels are changed more often than aspen but it works well for me.
