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Having kept and bred reptiles for 25 years - I wouldn't recommend it ! There is no way of knowing what internal parasites are being carried by wild rodents. You're safer buying frozen from specialist pet shops !
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How many times a day do you feed a snake?
In the wild most snakes do not eat all that often, so to semi-duplicate their wild environment a feeding once a week will suffice. If you feed reptiles too often they grow too fast for their skeletons to keep up. This tends to make their bones weak. What kind of snake are you feeding ?
What do pet scarlet snakes eat?
Being a pet you most likely have a Scarlet Kingsnake, in the wild they start off eating lizards and frogs, progress to rodents and eggs, and when large enough other snakes. They are immune to the venoms of snakes natrually found where they are. Primarily Timber Rattlers and Coral Snakes, the coloration of the Scarlet King is similar to that of venomous Coral snakes only lacking the yellow. In captivity, the snake can be maintained on mice and if he/she grows large enough rats. Keep in mind that King's and Milk's including your Scarlet lack the spear-head (Larger jaw and head) shape of most snakes and as a result even when dislocated for feeding the would have trouble consuming prey that a corn the same size could do with ease. If the prey is too large and the snake manages to get it down the result then is regurgitation. If this happens wait 5-7 days minimum before feeding again to allow the snake's stomach to replenish stomach acids or it'll happen again. King's are almost never troubled feeders so I reccommend feeding frozen-thawed (f/t) food because frozen thawed rodents are lab maintained providing a higher level of nutrition, ordering in bulk and storing is easier and less costly then tending live rodents, being frozen the rodents are free of parasites, and last but not least they cannot harm your snake. A live rodent has very sharp teeth and a will to live, these can spell disaster for your snake. Never feed the snake in its habitat, local pet stores usually sell some type of small plastic tote that makes a perfect feeding tank when lined with a paper towel. Feeding in the habitat will cause the snake to associate the top opening with a food causing striking due to mistaken identity. Injested bedding may cause blockage and if your snake swallows enough can be fatal, present f/t prey with feeding tongs (never associate your hand, sight or smell, with food) in a separate container using paper towel as bedding. Wait a couple minutes after the snake has swallowed the item before returning her to her habitat, King's have hearty appetites and can devour an entire nest of rodents in one sitting in the wild and even when full they readily accept more food so waiting for the feeding response to shut off reduces chances of biting drastically. Wait 24-48 hours after feeding to handle to prevent regurgitation.
What food can kill a snake?
Technically food cant kill a snake,food is not a living thing,but a lion and a mongoose can kill a snake.
Can you give baby corn snake tap water to drink?
Yes, a baby corm snake can drink regular tap water. They drink all sorts of water in the wild and it will not hurt them.
What kind of cats eat rodents?
Feral or wild cats eat rodents to survive.
What is the size of the snake?
it would depend on what kind of snake, and what age, and what gender. For example, ball python females often grow up to a foot longer than males
Is the grass snake a wild snake?
Yes all breads of snakes where originally wild snakes even if you get a captive bred snake.
Is a rodent a carnivore?
rodents are carnivores but they tend to eat everything
What are the release dates for Reptile Wild - 2001 Snake People?
Reptile Wild - 2001 Snake People was released on: USA: 2001
How do you feed a person on a feeding tube?
humm... just a wild guess on a feeding tube?
What are the release dates for Wild America - 1982 Snake Dance?
Wild America - 1982 Snake Dance was released on: USA: March 1987
Can you feed a ball python a rat that you caught at home?
you could... but, i recommend not doing so.... the rodents caught from the "wild" (typically your home or yard) may have diseases that a captive bred snake cannot defend themselves from and will most likely die.
