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Gyre · 03-06-2007, 06:07 PM

I've rehabilitated a lot of birds, (not even close to a snake, =P ) and I tend to have to force feed the first day. This generally increases strength, energy and appitite. By the time most small birds come in, they're on the edge of starvation.. being birds and all.

Would force feeding a snake be a safe option if it was obviously malnourished and sluggish?

03-06-2007, 06:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gyre Juvenile snake Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 179 Country:	Re: Force Feeding I've rehabilitated a lot of birds, (not even close to a snake, =P ) and I tend to have to force feed the first day. This generally increases strength, energy and appitite. By the time most small birds come in, they're on the edge of starvation.. being birds and all. Would force feeding a snake be a safe option if it was obviously malnourished and sluggish?