Feeding during shed

[mtolypetsupply]

On the feeding/ shed thing, I have some snakes that will eat in blue, some that won't and some that will be eating and shedding simultaneously! All depends on the individual.

Nice snake, too!

[Kevinh583]

Thanks, I guess she just really loves to eat. I never have had any problems in that department. In fact I was able to feed using tongs a day after catching her.

The white specs where not there when I first caught her. They only appeared if a large meal caused a bulge and pushed the scales apart. However, they seem to be getting more noticeable as she gains weight. I am hoping this is ok and not because of overfeeding.

[ConcinusMan]

Well, judging from her size, it probably wouldn't hurt her one bit to fast for 20 days or so, or at least feed her a little less, whether it be frequency or quantity. She really looks like she'd do just fine with a modest meal (slight bulge) once a week. You might be overfeeding her but it's really not a problem unless it continues for a year or more (the overfeeding)

[Kevinh583]

Well, judging from her size, it probably wouldn't hurt her one bit to fast for 20 days or so, or at least feed her a little less, whether it be frequency or quantity. She really looks like she'd do just fine with a modest meal (slight bulge) once a week. You might be overfeeding her but it's really not a problem unless it continues for a year or more (the overfeeding)

I am trying to cut back to a good once a week feeding. It is hard sometimes because my snake possesses the same ability puppies have of melting your will with one look into their eyes. Except with her there is an element of "or I will kill you" included with the pleading cuteness.

[ConcinusMan]

Don't give in or you could end up loving her to death.

[HazAnga]

Lol aww I have a couple albino checkereds that have no problem eating while in shed state. Since with them its a little difficult to see them go lighter in colour and I don't always catch the eyes.