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T.O-SK8TER
11-15-04, 07:37 PM
Does anyone feed there large snakes poultry? are there any benefits to feeding this prey item, or is it a bad idea, i have read about it, and it seems vary double sided! any information would be appreciated!

Thanks Adam!

Edwin
11-15-04, 08:06 PM
In SE Asia, hobbyists primarily feed chicken to their retics and burms, as it is the only food source available. The snakes seem to do OK, but rabbits and rats are a far better source of nutrition, and are readily available here in Canada.

I think most people who have tried poultry will agree that the resulting feces has viscous texture and a sharper scent.

Hope this helps.

timminsreptiles
11-16-04, 02:51 AM
I have two albino burms and a few other snakes that i fed chicks to and they made a mess all over their tank about a week later......the smell was amazing too....rabbits are way easier to deal with....:)

lakeridgekennel
11-16-04, 09:14 AM
feed pigs i have hd alot of sucsess with them and they have no feathers to make a mess.