i know I'm supposed to feed my snake outside her aquarium but...?

Question

I have a smaller one i use for feedings but its empty am i supposed to put substrate in that tank too? should i put anything else in there? When do i take her out and put her back in her tank? Shes my first and i want to do it right plz help

Answer 1

I use a separate tank for feeding too. I just put a few paper towels down in it first. Then after I feed the snake throw out the paper towels. The paper towels will help the snake with traction and also soak up any blood from the prey item. I also put the prey in the tank before I put the snake in. Jut make sure you wash your hands before picking up the snake. That way he wont smell the food on you.

Answer 2

Keep the feeding tank clear of substrate.You could put down an old towel to give your snake something to use for traction. The reason you use the empty tank is to prevent the snake from swallowing pieces of substrate along with it's food, which can happen, no matter what others may say. Your snake doesn't need the potential gut blockage this can cause. Place your snake in the cage about 10-15min. before you feed it & let it stay in the cage for at least 15min after feeding to prevent the snake from stressing, which can make the snake regurgitate it's meal. It's nice to remove your snake for feeding because it gives you another chance to handle it & also to clean the cage & change water bowls without bothering your snake.

Answer 3

You're half way there already. Good for you. If you watch your snake closely, you will learn to identify when it is in "hunt mode". That's when you take it out. The reason for this is that whiles snakes only hunt within THEIR territory, they don't hunt at home. And yes, a misunderstood snake can get bitie.
Yes. You do want to put substrate in your feeding tank. This will make it feel more at more in its own environment. Also, snakes have a harder time moving on a glass surface. Avoid dropping food directly in front of your snake. You don't want them to see your hand putting food in; she'll know where it comes from.
Always wash your hands, or use a hand sanitizer after handling mice. You don't want to smell like food. You can do this while you give your snake about 15 minutes or so to settle after eating before you remove it from the tank.

Answer 4

You do NOT need to feed your snake outside of her aquarium. That's a myth that can't seem to die. People used to think (and still think) that your snake will act aggressive towards you if you feed it in its tank because every time you go to get your snake out it will think it's feeding time. The problem with that logic is that you probably go into his tank a lot more for other things such as cleaning, changing water, getting him out to hold him, etc. I all of my snakes in their enclosures and I've never had a problem with aggression.

Another reason why you may want to feed in a different enclosure is to prevent them from swallowing substrate, but that really only a problem if you feed frozen/thawed. If you do, then just place a napkin or piece of cardboard down before you place the mouse/rat on top. Snakes prefer to strike and eat from comfortable surroundings, so there really isn't any reason to move them to feed them.

Answer 5

no substrate or anything, when I feed mine I put him in his other container about 5 minutes before i feed him the feed him, wait till hes downed the mouse and wait about 5 more minutes to put him back in his cage. then i take his feeding cage and clean it out with a bleach water mix.

Answer 6

i don't know what kind of snake u have but i had a ball python that i would have to put in a paper bag to eat.so no u dint have to put anything in the feeding tank as long as it eats

Answer 7

All animals benefit from having their natural environment replicated. Whatever you can do in this area would be good for your pet.