Feeding

[Snakesitter]

On the rare occasions I feed outside the viv, I let the snake sit for a while, then walk the tub back over the viv, and gently lift the snake out and back into its home. Never seems to cause any issues so long as you are gentle and they are handle-friendly to start. Good luck!

[natsamjosh]

I agree with Snakesitter. Gently lifting an already tame snake for a few seconds to gently put it back in its cage isn't going to hurt them. I have to feed my indigo in a separate tub solely because he'll wreck his cage with all the thrashing and chewing and potential bloody mess. I actually gently pick him up and put him back in his cage while the last prey item is still in his mouth, doesn't seem to bother him at all. He ain't gonna let go no matter what I do...

[SnakeyJay]

Ill see how it goes. Shes very docile anyway normally. Just not at feeding time lol.

[natsamjosh]

Originally Posted by Snakey-Jay-BRB

Just not at feeding time lol.

That's why I have to put my indigo back in his cage while his mouth is still busy with the prey...

[TeaNinja]

i do both. my BP didn't feel like eating in his shoe box last night so i put him back in the viv and put the rat in the cold side and i woke up and it was gone

[Marica]

I feed all but one of my snakes in tubs. I try to not disturb mine until they've completely downed their meal. Then, some I let slither back into their enclosure from the tub, while others seem okay with me picking them up and placing them back into their cage. The ones that I handle I make sure to support about 1/3 and 2/3 down their body so they're not dangling and flailing, and also so that I'm not applying pressure to their mid-section. This is just what I've found works for me.