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adamanteus · 04-16-2007, 05:36 PM

I caught my Natrix n. helvetica 5 days ago, and I haven't even bothered to offer food yet. Later in the week, I will try to feed him, but I'm not too concerned just yet. I want to give him time to settle in and become accustomed to his new surroundings first, then he'll be more likely to accept food at the first attempt. As Rick stated earlier in this thread, a wild caught snake may fast for a week or two before feeding in captivity. I'll keep you all informed!

04-16-2007, 05:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 7,983 Country:	Re: how long? I caught my Natrix n. helvetica 5 days ago, and I haven't even bothered to offer food yet. Later in the week, I will try to feed him, but I'm not too concerned just yet. I want to give him time to settle in and become accustomed to his new surroundings first, then he'll be more likely to accept food at the first attempt. As Rick stated earlier in this thread, a wild caught snake may fast for a week or two before feeding in captivity. I'll keep you all informed! __________________ James.