reptalica
Very Well-Known Member
In my usual surfing all things reptiles I came across this shop in Australia and were offering tips/suggestions on how to feed your snake.
I got to this part and came to a screaming halt. Am I seriously nieve or have things changed???
I got to this part and came to a screaming halt. Am I seriously nieve or have things changed???
[h=3]Live prey[/h]If you use live prey, make sure you don’t leave the snake and prey unattended. If the snake isn’t eating, then you may need to remove the prey so it doesn’t injure the snake. Rats, for example, have a tendency to start nibbling on the snake if left alive for too long by the snake.Also, when using live prey, this is where you want to make sure your snake is an effective hunter. The rat (or appropriate sized prey) may start clawing and biting the snake if the animal’s head and feed aren’t under control of the snake.As we already mentioned, we recommend feeding pre-killed prey since there is always a risk of injury to the snake when feeding live prey. If you have a snake that will eat the pre-killed prey, then this is definitely the best option.