leaving snakes

[tyson001]

if were to have a python or other snake would it be possible to leave it at home for a week or two by its self. because one of the main problems of me getting a reptile is that we would be traveling back home a few times a year and we dont know any one here who would look after it.

 

[boxhed]

If you give em a good feed, make sure they have water, and the heating set-up is reliable... A coupla weeks is no problem.

Also, leave a radio on for them to listen to

 

[tyson001]

i get the first part but the seaconds got me stumped

 

[grizz]

taking the p i ss mate

 

[Fuscus]

At the moment I leave the snakes during the working-week and only see them on the weekends. I have had no problems with them. The rat cave, however, is a different kettle of fish and cause me to fret more. I double check the watering system, cull any "overcrowders" and give em a big feed just before I leave and as soon as I return.

 

[Jake_the_snake]

Snakes can if they have to go for Months without a feed before they start to lose Body condition so yeah man if you make sure their health is good before you go all will be ok

 

[tyson001]

ok cool thanks for the replies is it the same for younger snakes like 2-3months.

 

[Jake_the_snake]

They Usually need more attention because they Havent the Strength and Body Condition of Adult Snakes.

 

[Serpentess]

They can still go 2 weeks without food.

 

[Hooglabah]

I have a spotted that hasnet eaten ever as far as I know and despite being small he seems okay.

 

[Bez84]

If im going away for a week i stop feeding 2 or so weeks before to make sure there guts are clear.
Fill up the waters and set the timers on the lights etc.
simple and never had a problem my herp room basically runs on auto pilot lol.

 

[euphorion]

I have a spotted that hasnet eaten ever as far as I know and despite being small he seems okay.

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[pythrulz]

no problems with a snake just leave water and clean cage dont feed for a week or so before hand

 

[Hooglabah]

@shooshoo
Check out my thread "i have never" for an explanation.