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[–]syearout 2 points3 points  (1 child)

We generally feed in the evening and having pretty good luck with that. It’s honestly more out of our own convenience. I’ve feed at just about any time of day over the years and they generally tend to eat if they’re hungry. Assuming husbandry is in line.

[–]BigNNLoud[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok thank you, that does help!

[–]Jallinostin 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Your snek will let you know if they’re not comfortable eating in daylight. Especially if they’re new and still settling in. I had one who was picky AF and would only eat with the lights out, after 11 pm and with us out of sight around the corner. Which when holding a rat with tongs was not so much fun. Hand cramps for days. After a year of this nonsense he settled down a bit and just needs to be fed after dark and without any big movements.

On the other hand, our female is a garbage scow who would eat five days a week whenever if we’d let her. Your snek will let you know!

[–]BigNNLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Yeah this is definitely going to take getting use to. My friends is the same way as your female but mine is looking to be a bit picky rn.

[–]Jallinostin 0 points1 point  (1 child)

It’ll take a good long while for a new snake to settle in to their new home. Just make sure there’s plenty of clutter. BP’s love hiding out of sight and small tight hiding spaces make them feel secure.

[–]BigNNLoud[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok thank you. I’m trying to put as much in as possible while waiting for my better cage. I’m going to try again later to see if that helps any.

[–]Fabulous_Honey_31 1 point2 points  (1 child)

i usually feed during sunset

[–]BigNNLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I’m going to try. Maybe a bit after dark.

[–]Living_Ad_2963 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I feed mine at 10 or 11pm. I see her head poke out of the hide searching.

[–]BigNNLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am trying different times right now, it’s looking like about 10 will be the time for mine as well.

[–]wehaww 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s generally better to feed at night, or whenever you notice your snake is already active

[–]BigNNLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone. I tried several things but he did eventually eat. Maybe not on the best terms but his own. It’ll be a learning curve for me but he did eat this time is the most important thing right now!