I was wondering if there is a certain time table to go by as far as feeding a BP after it just shed? Mine just shed last night and I have a pretty good feeling he's going to be hungry because he didn't poop during his shed like he normally does and he hasn't eaten anything in about 5 months. He always fasts during the winter and usually right around this time of year he starts eating again. Anyway, can I try feeding him tonight or should I wait another day or two to let him settle a bit after the shed? Thanks!
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Feeding after a shed
MightyPython
Apr 06, 2005 05:29 PM
Replies (5)
BallPython13
Apr 06, 2005 08:23 PM
Make sure her poops first then try feeding him. Thanks Scott Glover
BallPython13
Apr 06, 2005 08:24 PM
Sorry, I mean make sure he poops before you feed him. Thanks Scott Glover
MightyPython
Apr 06, 2005 11:27 PM
Is it possible that he didn't crap just because he hasn't eaten in so long? He shed a couple times during the fast and crapped both times right when shedding. This time, nothing. Just wondering if he has nothing left to give, if you know what I mean? Thanks for the help.
wileewilly
Apr 07, 2005 05:56 AM
If he hasn't eaten in 5months then there is a very good chance he has nothing to poop out!
I offer mine the same day they shed with no problems. So I would offer if I was you.
TomChambers
Apr 07, 2005 08:00 AM
yup, after fasting, he most likely didn't have anything solid left to excrete.
I usually feed the next day after shed, I would offer him tonight.
TomChambers
