I'm getting a ball python and will be breeding rats for it

[Lankyrob]

Originally Posted by franks

Would anybody mind explaining why the "common consensus" is to feed snakes on a regular schedule? I hear it advocated frequently, but am not sure.

Personally the schedule is for ME not the snakes. I have lots of memory issues so keeping a schedule helps me to ensure that each snake gets fed and to note how long those that fast have not eaten for.

Because i do advocate larger meals i have a schedule of 14 days then 21 days for all my snakes over a year old. None of this is based on any science but as with Jaleely at about the 17 day mark you can tell that the snakes are looking for food.

[MoreliAddict]

Originally Posted by jaleely

I also have a carpet python that refuses meals she thinks are too big (and they're not, so it's really annoying lol). At least i finally got the little brat onto rats.

My granite carpet does this to me. He should be on mediums, and he'll take one if I hold out for over a month, but he'll happily eat a small every week.

[mykee]

Melissa, allow mer to clarify; I could not care any less than I currently do what other people do with their snakes at the end of the day. I can offer advice and experiences, but have learned that I can't MAKE anyone do anything they don't want to do.

[Jay]

Like mykee said, most people will do what they want to do no matter if it's right or wrong. It must be an ego thing.