Feeding spacing?? need input

solarshot · #1 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 05:19 PM

I'm going to be away for 2 weeks, and the person that usually feeds my snakes is going to be gone at the same time... they usually have 7 day spacing between meals, If i feed them each than again in 14 days will this be okay? I figure it won't kill them or even be a problem but i would like some input on it

LS84 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 05:22 PM

They will be fine. My snakes under a year eat once a week but can go longer. My snakes over a year old eat every 10-14 days or whenever they start roaming around looking for food. 14 days is fine. Feed them right before you leave and feed them when you get back.

solarshot · #3 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 05:26 PM

thanks wasn't sure, these guys are all over a year old, (cept for my lil one') but I think they will be fine, my lizards are being cared by someone else

boafiend · #4 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 05:29 PM

yeh they will be just fine! have fun wherever you go!

solarshot · #5 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 05:32 PM

alaska... should be fun, going to be on the road for like 20 hours over the trip tho! >=0 but I have some entertainment in the rv lol.....

boafiend · #6 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 05:40 PM

ooo that sounds like fun! some of my friends went on a cruise up there and said it was beautiful! so dont forget the camera!

muzixman · #7 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 05:40 PM

You might want to leave two water bowls in there just in case one decides to poo in it, I know I wouldnt want to drink brown water. Have fun In Alaska

Pete J · #8 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 06:22 PM

I saw water bowls in a large store other day that has a jug attached to it... it auto fills the water as it is emptied. i think it is used for dogs n cats but i was planning to use that for my next vacation to water my snakes

i wonder if there are any drawbacks to this?

solarshot · #9 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 06:32 PM

I forgot to add one important thing, my dad is going to be at the house to do lights&water but he is so squemish with snakes... but feeding solution sounds fine, thanks all for input! i will bring a camera

solarshot · #10 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 06:35 PM

always hanging around his water bowl lol...

muzixman · #11 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pedro11478

I saw water bowls in a large store other day that has a jug attached to it... it auto fills the water as it is emptied. i think it is used for dogs n cats but i was planning to use that for my next vacation to water my snakes

i wonder if there are any drawbacks to this?

You would still have the problem of them pooing in the water a few of mine seem to do it only in there water dishes. I try giving fresh water every couple of days and they usually go drink the cool fresh stuff or at least check to see if its spiked or something??

muzixman · #12 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 06:49 PM

Nice Boa. Love the pink in the head shot.

LS84 · #13 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 06:51 PM

Do yours poop in their water dishes? I know mine dont so I can just leave a nice big bowl for them when I go away...but I know a lot of peoples snakes do so I guess leaving 2 water dishes would be better! Maybe leave a small one big enough for them to drink out of, but not to soak and possibly poop in...lol.

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