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#251829
Awifeamom2
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Questions about feeding and shed? 
I have read that snakes usually refuse to eat when offered food if they are actively shedding or if shed is imminent. I offered a pinkie to Legolas (blue eyes, dull color) and the boy scarfed it up!  While he was eating I cleaned his tank and took out the repti-bark that the pet store recommended. From reading on this site, I’ve heard others say that repti-bark can harbor mites. I’ve put down white paper towels, so I can *see* when he uses the bathroom. I’ve not been able to tell with the repti-bark. I will be looking for aspen or another type of suitable subtrate since he REALLY likes to burrow. Here’s a picture of his latest meal. 
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02/18/05 11:11am
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#252148
U1sickboy
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Message To: Awifeamom2 In reference to Message Id: 251829
 Questions about feeding and shed?
You may want to try crushed walnut shells as a substrate, I have been using it with a few of my snakes and all is going well.
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02/18/05 06:04pm
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#252213
CalKingOnyx
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Message To: U1sickboy In reference to Message Id: 252148
Questions about feeding and shed?
Baby snakes will often eat when in shed. All three of mine do. They are 6-7 months old. I had to laugh at myself, because when you said his name was Legolas, my first thought was that you named him that because of his blue eyes! (Bestill my beating heart--Orlando Bloom!) I use aspen in one of my tanks, and Eco-Earth shredded coconut fiber in the other two. Of the two I prefer the Eco-Earth because it looks more like natural dirt. My snakes can burrow in it easily, and it holds humidity well.
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02/18/05 07:16pm
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#252302
Bandit
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Message To: CalKingOnyx In reference to Message Id: 252213
Questions about feeding and shed?
I have a Mexican Black King that will eat ANYTIME and ANYTHING I offer to him -- he’s a real glutton. He doesn’t care if he’s in the middle of a shed, he’ll eat if offered. He’s even eaten when his eyes are so clouded over he’s virtually blind. But give him a nice fat pinky or fuzzie and he’s there. When I have a pinky or fuzzie that no one else will eat, instead of letting it go to waste I know I can always give it to him. As a result, I have to keep my eye on him to make sure he doesn’t get overweight. Feeding him like this has started to show though, he hatched late last spring and is already about 26 inches (I haven’t measured him for a while). 
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02/18/05 09:22pm
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