Breeding alternative feeders to supplement diet?

[shaunyboy]

Originally Posted by millertime89

It depends entirely on what you're feeding. *UNPOPULAR TOPIC ALERT* I know people that breed King Cobras and a few other cannibalistic snake species (womas, blackheads, etc.) and breed corns, balls, and retics specifically to feed the other snakes.

RodentPro pretty much already has all of the commercially viable (easy to breed, easy to care for, produce without much work, in other words CHEAP) options covered.

i have no issue with folk feeding snakes to other snakes,it's mother nature at her finest mate

if i was breeding carpet morphs in high numbers,the first thing i would buy is a Black Headed Python,to feed all the unwanted undesirable siblings to


WILD PREY
as long as they have not been exposed to pesticides etc i would feed wild prey,over here that being,rabbits,hares,squirrels,birds,etc

cheers shaun

[CosmicOwl]

Originally Posted by shaunyboy

i have no issue with folk feeding snakes to other snakes,it's mother nature at her finest mate

if i was breeding carpet morphs in high numbers,the first thing i would buy is a Black Headed Python,to feed all the unwanted undesirable siblings to


WILD PREY
as long as they have not been exposed to pesticides etc i would feed wild prey,over here that being,rabbits,hares,squirrels,birds,etc

cheers shaun

Wild prey is an interesting subject. I've debated feeding invasive animals like cuban anoles or house sparrows(and their eggs), but there does seem to be the issue of parasites.

[millertime89]

Originally Posted by shaunyboy

i have no issue with folk feeding snakes to other snakes,it's mother nature at her finest mate

if i was breeding carpet morphs in high numbers,the first thing i would buy is a Black Headed Python,to feed all the unwanted undesirable siblings to

As would I my friend. I have no problem with it but I'm sure there are individuals on this board who do.

Originally Posted by shaunyboy

WILD PREY
as long as they have not been exposed to pesticides etc i would feed wild prey,over here that being,rabbits,hares,squirrels,birds,etc

cheers shaun

I would agree, the issue here is you can't be 100% sure that wild prey hasn't been exposed to pesticides, especially in the US where nearly everything is sprayed.

[Alexa]

They are't terribly uncommon as a feeder (pretty easy to find to buy) but if you're interested in breeding your own the first thing I would suggest would be coturnix quail. Easy to breed, inexpensive to keep, and the young ones are very appropriately sized for corn and rat snakes. Even the eggs are small enough for the snakes to eat.

And if you're into it, they can be a pretty good food source for people as well!

[shaunyboy]

Originally Posted by millertime89

As would I my friend. I have no problem with it but I'm sure there are individuals on this board who do.


^^^^^
your most likely correct mate...

it always amazes me that folk who keep predators get up in arms,the minute you mention feeding unwanted snakes as prey...

imo its a perfect solution...

make as much morphs and beautiful examples as you desire,while keeping the hobby free of unwanted mongrel siblings




I would agree, the issue here is you can't be 100% sure that wild prey hasn't been exposed to pesticides, especially in the US where nearly everything is sprayed.

for us having such a small country,we have plenty of country side that's free of pesticides

from what ive read,the states don't half love their chemicals (which is a pity mate)


cheers shaun