Feeding box

[Temano]

Just a quickie.

How long should i leave the snake in the feeding box before moving it back to its viv? I was thinking until the mouse is 1/4 down.


Thanks

 

[bitsy]

Mine usually start moving around the tub looking for a way out when they have the mouse far enough down. I just wait until that happens then move them back.

 

[Temano]

Fair enough.
If i'm honest i fed her the first time last week in her viv, i didnt want to stress her out too much.

But i'm going to get into the habit of using a feeding box, before anyone slates me for it.

 

[bitsy]

I think it's a pretty much even split here between the in-tank feeders and feeding tub fans. There are pros and cons to both, and both work. I don't think it's a divisive issue in the same way that others are - I wouldn't expect a slating for using either technique.

 

[Temano]

I'm tempted to stick with the in-tank as shes very docile and im using kitchen roll as substrate.

 

[bitsy]

I guess in the end it's whatever works best for both snake and owner. Certainly with kitchen roll, you won't have the risk of her accidentally swallowing bits of substrate.

 

[Temano]

Thats what i was thinking. Makes spot cleaning easier at this age/size as the fecal drop is tiny.

 

[Lolo]

I'm tempted to stick with the in-tank as shes very docile and im using kitchen roll as substrate.

I use paper towels or newspaper with most of mine (all but the tiniest babies & burrowers), and feed everyone in their enclosures... works for me, so I don't think there's a problem if it works for you.

 

[Buzzard]

I think you will do fine the way your doing it, but if you ever switch to a substrate, this is what I do now. It works great.....

http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95146

 

[Lolo]

I think you will do fine the way your doing it, but if you ever switch to a substrate, this is what I do now. It works great.....

http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95146

Hey, that's a good idea! I use a yogurt container (as a hide) for Scout, and mini animal plastics for the other little snakes... those would easily flip over for a "feeding box."