is it bad for the snake to eat while hes in shed he always eats whenever i tryt to feed him? thanks in advance
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feeding in shed?
Triton20x
Oct 10, 2009 05:31 PM
Replies (3)
varanid
Oct 10, 2009 06:52 PM
I've never had a problem with it. Most won't feed in the blue but those that will, I feed. My experience to date is more boids less colubrids though (changing that slowly).
ChristopherD
Oct 11, 2009 02:51 PM
i have had young'uns eat prior to shed and the old shed cannot pass the mouse bulge without assistance,esspecially a roll of shed is halted by the diameter increase,but never a serious problem , feed'em if they want to eat
zach_whitman
Oct 11, 2009 07:23 PM
I have been feeding snakes in shed forever. Most will take food as long as you don't scare them. many will also prefer smaller prey sizes when opaque.
The only problem I ever saw is with a hatchling that ate a huge pinky and the skin got stuck where the bump was. A quick snip with a scissor and he was able to finish shedding normally.
