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Feeding Bin Sizes

Nanci

Nanci

Alien Lover
I took this picture of the various sizes of feeding bins I use. The model is Cherry, a 450g adult. From left to right:

Large Sterilite. For the biggest corns, in the 800g + range. You don't need to punch holes in this type of bin. Because this size snake is starting to get really strong, I place a heavy object on this size bin, just in case.

Deli Cup. For hatchlings for the first few meals, or for problem feeding babies.

Gladware. (punch holes in it with a paper punch!) For hatchlings up to 30 grams or so. I like this better than the deli cup once the snake is established, because there is less chance of catching the head or tail when you close the lid.

Small Sterilite. For juveniles up to 175-200 grams.

Medium Sterilite. For adult corns 200-600 grams or so.

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If you move up, and the snake doesn't eat right away, drop back to the previous size for a couple weeks.

It's better to have the snake crowded than in a spacious area.

A larger (deeper) size makes it easier to avoid closing part of the snake in the lid. Be very careful.

It doesn't hurt to cover the container with a dishtowel or T-shirt. If you put the snake in and it roams around and doesn't go for the prey right away, just cover him up.

I use the same bin with the same snake every time. Once a snake outgrows the bin, you can bleach it and remove the name with rubbing alcohol and save it for someone else!
 

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How big are your "medium" and "large" Sterilite containers? I use 15 quart Sterilites for my adults but they are a little bigger than I would like. I'm looking for an intermediate size but not finding anything I really like.
 
I _think_ the medium size is about 7 quarts. They don't have the size on the sticker, but they are pretty much the same size as the 7 qts I use for silkworms, that have that folding top. The large is the same footprint, but taller. 15 qts? Too big to store very many of that size. The 7 qts stack nicely on top of my racks. So I just keep the feeding bins on top of whatever rack the snakes are in.
 

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Awh thanks for this nanci, relating to the thread we made about "frightened snake" it's very helpful. I think it's time for us to move up a size, and we'll try and get a taller one to minimize the risk of trapping him. Thank you so much for all the useful help and advice, really appreciate it :)
 
My hatchie doesn't believe in using her deli cup for feeding. She won't let go of my hand when I try to put her in with the pinkie.
 
I know what you mean! Mango likes to eat like that, too. The nice thing about hatchlings is they eat so fast!!
 
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