Anyone Hungry?

SWDK · 11-28-16, 09:51 PM

Feeding time this evening. Figured I'd take a pic of the feast.

**EL Ziggy** · 11-28-16, 11:31 PM

It's a dirty job but somebody's gotta do it

. How many critters will that feed Dave?

SWDK · 11-28-16, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by EL Ziggy

It's a dirty job but somebody's gotta do it

. How many critters will that feed Dave?

It will feed 23 out of my 30. Both rattlesnakes and 1 garter are off feed for the winter. My Dumerils is off until next week as I feed her every 3 weeks. I have 3 corns in blue so they're off until they shed.

dave himself · 11-29-16, 08:28 AM

That pic make me glad we've only 4 mouths to feed

MartinD · 11-29-16, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dave himself

That pic make me glad we've only 4 mouths to feed

I've got 7 now and thats not too bad

**Minkness** · 11-29-16, 10:12 AM

Looks about like how much I feed lol. And about the same diversity. I ahould pick up some more quail and try out some chicks though. =)

**EL Ziggy** · 11-29-16, 11:56 AM

I've got 8 snakes and I usually only feed 2-3 of them at a time

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**Minkness** · 11-29-16, 12:38 PM

I have 1 feeding day a week. So they get offered at the same time lol. I tried breaking it up, and I found myself forgetting and stressing because of the hours I work. I can't say I regret my collection though!

<3 all the reptiles!

sattva · 11-29-16, 01:16 PM

All 5 of my guys got to eat last night... We must be on the same schedule... 3 of my guy's eat every week, but Fred and Moe are both 7 years old, so every other week for them...

SWDK · 11-29-16, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Minkness

I have 1 feeding day a week. So they get offered at the same time lol. I tried breaking it up, and I found myself forgetting and stressing because of the hours I work. I can't say I regret my collection though!

<3 all the reptiles!

I try to do one weekly feeding as well. Usually it's on Sunday, but I got tied up and fed last night instead. It's way easier for me to get it all done in one shot.

Piggybuns · 11-29-16, 10:00 PM

I don't think I'll ever be able to have that many snakes to see that assortment of goodies at one time. X.x Haha

bigsnakegirl785 · 11-29-16, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by EL Ziggy

I've got 8 snakes and I usually only feed 2-3 of them at a time

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I've got 12 physically in my house right now with a 13th paid off, and I basically do this. I try to feed the garters on the same day, but everyone else is whenever they're due. Usually I'm feeding max 4 at a time, but when I get busy at work (mostly when I'm working 6 days in a row multiple weeks) a lot of times they all get fed at the same time until things slow down. Even then it's not too bad. I can fit all but Cloud and River's food in a gallon ice cream bucket.

I really don't stick to a schedule at all beyond "make sure it's been at least X days since X snake ate." So each snake eats on a different day each time, so how many eat at one time varies by a lot.

I've been thinking of trying quail (I assume that's what the birds in there are, SWDK?), so maybe I'll buy a pack or two next time I do a mass food order.

SWDK · 11-30-16, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bigsnakegirl785

I've got 12 physically in my house right now with a 13th paid off, and I basically do this. I try to feed the garters on the same day, but everyone else is whenever they're due. Usually I'm feeding max 4 at a time, but when I get busy at work (mostly when I'm working 6 days in a row multiple weeks) a lot of times they all get fed at the same time until things slow down. Even then it's not too bad. I can fit all but Cloud and River's food in a gallon ice cream bucket.

I really don't stick to a schedule at all beyond "make sure it's been at least X days since X snake ate." So each snake eats on a different day each time, so how many eat at one time varies by a lot.

I've been thinking of trying quail (I assume that's what the birds in there are, SWDK?), so maybe I'll buy a pack or two next time I do a mass food order.

They are chicks in the mix. I have never tried quail yet, but would like to add them to my feeder stock.

Albert Clark · 11-30-16, 08:45 PM

Guess that's a great way to get the scent of avian and rodent permeating thru the rooms. Lol. Almost looks like a reptile smorgasbord. Good stuff Dave!

Humble308 · 11-30-16, 09:21 PM

Nice, do most of yall just let stuff thaw out during the day? I usually just chuck all my critterd in some warm water as I don't really "lay out dinner" haha

I'll have some quail in tomorrow, supposed to be 7-10 grams. I've been wanting to try chicks for awhile but they're too big for my snakes. I have a feeling my grey rat will go bonkers over the quail!