View Full Version : When to Feed After Shed
Jarret
12-01-2007, 08:37 PM
So as the title suggests, my burm just shed today. How long should I wait to feed him?
I've looked around on the net for the answer, but I couldn't find anything related to burms, just BP's and other snakes.
You can feed anytime after a shed typically. The only factors that would make it not a good idea would involve husbandry. If temps were an issue and the burm was impacted to a certain extaent(hasn't pooped, and appears bloated/swelled or very full). Or the shed didn't completely come off and a soaking needs done to get it all off.
But if its normal as far as defication, full shed and all; go for it. :)
Most will feed very soon after a shed. There are some that may not, but not to worry. As long as they eat within a few days or so all is well. If they dont, other factors may need looking into like husbandry/caging changes,etc(temps) that one may not have known came about.
Jarret
12-01-2007, 09:00 PM
Alright, thanks for the quick reply. :D
Alright, thanks for the quick reply. :D
You bet! I try to keep up when I can. :D
Juggalo
12-02-2007, 03:18 AM
with mine 9 times out of 10 they act like they are starved right after shedding so i am in there on the next feeding day
a hell who am i kidding they always act starved and i always feed them lmao
danthony428
12-02-2007, 03:40 AM
is it bad to just pull off the shed if theres just like a tiny piece left on the tail, i was gone when my boa shed, and my dumb ass brother in law thought he'd step in even though he knows nothing about snakes, and pull it off, theres nothing wrong with my snakes skin or anything, just wondering
As long as its 'AFTER' the the snake attempted to shed on its own. As Sam stated some are really hungry after a shed, so just watch out for that if pulling the shed off manually.;)
danthony428
12-03-2007, 12:49 AM
As long as its 'AFTER' the the snake attempted to shed on its own. As Sam stated some are really hungry after a shed, so just watch out for that if pulling the shed off manually.;)
sweet thanks dude, my boas never bit me yet, even when he's really hungry, but i think he's abnormally docile, thats why i love him
burmmamma
12-03-2007, 05:24 PM
with mine 9 times out of 10 they act like they are starved right after shedding so i am in there on the next feeding day
a hell who am i kidding they always act starved and i always feed them lmao
We actually have a couple that will eat while they are in full blown shed!!
They always act likes they're starved b/c they know you'll feed them.
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