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dazb
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 04/05/2008 : 12:05:12
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hi guys was just wondering about feeding. I have been placing my fuzzys around the viv as to make chester find them so he doesent get use to certain feeding patterns so it actually gives him something to do.
I see from pics posted and other comments that people dont actually feed there corns in their vivs but actually take them out and use feeding boxs or other locations. is there a reason for this?? any advice welcome thx. |
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Mancunian
Hatchling
United Kingdom
384 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2008 : 12:18:56
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One of the reasons is to prevent the snake ingesting any substrate when eating, which can casue harm.
Another is that the snake may associate your hand entering the viv as feeding time and so when you go to pick him up he may think your little finger is a mouse pinkie and go for ya! OWCH!
Saying that, many do feed their snakes in the viv but I take mine out and use a RUB as a feeding box. Means I can watch closely. Personal choice in the end. |
0.1.1 Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata) CB07 Jasper (Amelanastic) CB07 Chicomecoatl (Anerythristic Aztec)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Python regius) CB07 Tibo (Normal)
1.1.0 California Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula californiae) CB05 Luka (B&W Banded) CB06 Lucien (Albino Banded)
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dazb
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
1278 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2008 : 12:22:38
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RUB?? is that like a starter viv (plastic) i thought you couldnt handle your snake after feeding in case they frgurgitates the meal. how do you transfer him back to his viv
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Edited by - dazb on 04/05/2008 12:23:15 |
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Mancunian
Hatchling
United Kingdom
384 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2008 : 13:31:35
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Yep thats right, a RUB is a plastic box (Really Useful Box).
You can lift snakes up and gently pop them back in the viv after feeding, no problem. Its just that you shouldn't get them out to "play" for 24-48 hours after a feed. During this time mine are still active in their vivs but I never get them out during this time as stressing them increases the chances of them regurgitating their feed back- nasty! |
0.1.1 Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata) CB07 Jasper (Amelanastic) CB07 Chicomecoatl (Anerythristic Aztec)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Python regius) CB07 Tibo (Normal)
1.1.0 California Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula californiae) CB05 Luka (B&W Banded) CB06 Lucien (Albino Banded)
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saddleninja
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1400 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2008 : 18:29:22
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| i like to hold the mouse with tongs and hold on a little to give the snake some resistance |
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Leyrielton2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1060 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2008 : 18:45:19
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| I do the same as saddleninja, never hold the mouse bare hand and give a bit of resistance, make them work for it, lol! |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/05/2008 : 19:24:10
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I've never actually used tongs, but i've never been bitten with feeding either.
When I feed mine, it's in their 'RUB', so i hang the mouse over the edge which keeps my fingers out of the way.
Or i feed them on my coffee table in the living room, in which case, my fingers and hand are exposed but i can make the mouse 'fight' to try to get away.
When i got mine, they were lazy feeders, and i wanted them to re-learn how to strike, they're doing it beautifully now.
I should use tongs really, because i can imagine how hard a feeding bite is, compared to a threatening bite. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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