Its mainly done to avoid confusion for the snake so that when you put your hand in his viv he doesn't automaticly associate it with food and trys to eat your fingers lol
Its mainly done to avoid confusion for the snake so that when you put your hand in his viv he doesn't automaticly associate it with food and trys to eat your fingers lol
I think it's because most breeders start them off in small rubs and they grow a custom to feeding this way. I think there's a lot of positive factors to feeding in rubs too.
For example, your snake may ingest aspen shavings which could get lodged in his mouth leading to some visits to the vet. Also I think it's much easier as the space in rubs are usually smaller and compact leaving snakes feeling much safer (I'm guessing whilst they eat they are most vulnerable to predators). I have found that my snake prefers to eat in a rub and I think that if I fed inside viv this may start behaviours, as when I go to handle he may relate me opening viv to a meal time. Plus my snake simply regurgitates or ignores food whilst inside the viv. I think we are both happy with feeding time in rubs, in a dark place.
I think every snake is different and they can learn quickly
Will only feed when in a tub
Posted - 17/10/2012 : 12:44:03
