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A snake will not normally feed during their shedding period, mainly because as it prepares for the shed, the lens cap, otherwise known as the 'Brill' clouds the snakes vision making it feel vulnerable. It is okay not to offer your snake food during sloughing, but ok if you do, (not live of course), if they want it, they'll take it.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y agoYou can try! If your feeding live I highly advise against it due to the impaired eyesight the python has at this time. I've never heard of a python eating during shed. Best to wait once it's finished.
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∙ 14y agoYes, but you want to take some extra precaution because the shed also covers their eyes and makes it more difficult for them to see. So you may only be seen as a heat source and the possibility of striking and getting bit will increase.
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∙ 13y agoLeave it to manage on its own - unless it's having problems ! In 99% of cases the snake will successfully shed by itself. On occasion, you may need to help it remove some pieces of skin that have remained attached.
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∙ 11y agoYou can feed your snake before, during, or after shedding. If the snake will eat during the shedding process, then go ahead and feed them. But, you don't need to feed a snake just because it's done shedding. If their normally scheduled feeding time falls within their shedding time and they won't eat, wait until they're done and try again.
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∙ 12y agoIt varies with the individual reptile. Some do continue to feed while going through the shedding process, others temporarily refuse food.
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∙ 14y agoThey can feed while shedding, but generally don't. It is better to leave them alone while they shed.
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∙ 13y agothe snake will choose to eat if it wishes, but you should not try to force it
good choice on pet by the way, i have one to :):):)
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∙ 12y agowell,it depends what breed of snake it is. See your local vet.
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How do you feed a shedding snake?
The short answer is - don't ! When a snake is going through the shedding process, their eyesight is diminished somewhat, and they may strike at you - rather than a food item. Additionally, shedding can make them irritable - again possibly resulting in a bite. Although some snakes will feed during shedding, their natural behaviour is to shun feeding until they've completed the process.The best thing to do - is to leave the snake until it's shed its old skin completely - give it a little more privacy and keep handling to an absolute minimum. Don't forget to ensure the eye-caps (Brille) have been shed with the rest of the skin.Once the shed is complete, the snake will likely be more than ready for a meal. I tend to leave my snakes at least two days to rest after shedding - before offering food items. It will do your snake no harm at all to make it wait a little longer than normal for its next feed.
Is there something to feed your cat to keep your cat from shedding?
No. If your cat is among the breeds that naturally shed, there is nothing you can feed them that will stop them from shedding.
What should baby corn snakes be eating?
You should feed them on 'pinkies' - newborn baby mice. They are available from any reptile shop (or should be !) Feed one pinkie, once a week unless the snake is shedding - in which case feed a couple of days after it's shed. Don't forget to thaw the pinkie out before feeding !
What are you supposed to feed new born fish?
You are supposed to feed new born fish Mi>|e.
What do you feed a stray snake?
steak
Can you feed your rat to your snake?
Yes.
Can you feed a rat snake insects?
No.
Why do snake feed?
For the same reason YOU feed - to get energy in order to survive !
Can you feed a wild rat snake a pinkie?
No, but you could feed it a rat.......
When a snake sheds is it ok to feed?
Snakes usually go 'off their food' during the shedding process, but they may still feed - it depends in the individual. The accepted procedure is to deny them food until they cast off their old skin - when they'll be more than ready for a feed. That technique has worked for me over the 25-plus years I've been keeping reptiles.
Do you feed a duck with a bottle?
No, you are supposed to feed ducks out of your hands.
What do mumbaians feed milk to what animal?
snake
