Vacation

[clapton924]

Hey,

I'm going to be out of town for about 2 weeks. I have a friend who is going to check on my snakes every other day or so. I was going to have her feed my snakes once while I was gone...but I am thinking I will just give my snakes a little bigger meal than usual and they should be ok. It will be 14 days between feedings when I get back....I'm thinking my snakes have sometimes gone that long without eating in between sheds without any problems.

You guys think they will be alright if I feed them a little larger meal than usual? Or should I teach my lady friend how to feed snakes lol.

Thanks

[Ranger]

Personally, I wouldn't entrust feeding to anyone who isn't already well "briefed-in" on herps and specifically, on my herps.

Two weeks is nothing. You could do a normal feeding before leaving, and just feed again when you get back. You want fresh water though.

[jbt123]

Just get that person watching your snakes to give them fresh water daily (preferably) and spot clean the enclosures. They'll be better off without being fed while you're gone.

[clapton924]

Thanks for the input guys!

[Jem_Scout]

^^^ What those two said!

[timesender]

Actually you should feed them a day or two before you go. If there is any mess (regurgitation, poop etc) you can clean it up instead of leaving it in the cage for 14 days. I have gone on travel for several weeks without feeding (2 kings, 2 boas) with no ill effects. Think about it; in their natural habitat, sometimes they may go a month without a meal.

If your friend does is comfortable changing the water then fine. But if not, I would not risk it. Ya know s...... happens and I am sorry won't make matters better.

[lasairfina]

I've left my corn snake once for almost three weeks. He was fine when I got back, 'cept he forgot what a human was and was a little defensive the first few times I handled him.

	Corn Snake The Corn Snake or Red Rat Snake (Elaphe guttata) is a species of Rat Snake.