Re: How long off feed?

Posted by Chuck Elliott on November 14, 1999 at 12:10:58:

In Reply to: How long off feed? posted by Doug Taylor on November 09, 1999 at 20:09:59:

: I was curious what time frame others use when they cool thier indigos. I, I mean they, stop feeding in the beginning of October with a little cool down. I used to try to feed them through the winter but found it an exercise in wasting rats. Now I dont bother feeding them until the end of feb or early march.

: Anybody else let them go off feed for 4 1/2 - 5 months?

: I know that most snakes live longer if kept on the thin side. Females produce better if kept a little plump. My female indigo doesn't seem capable of getting fat. I've fed her all she'll eat but she's not chubby. I suppose this is about the target zone.

: Thoughts?

DO NOT STOP FEEDING THEM!!! They will continue to eat in winter, they just slow down. Do you want a hungry male in with your female?
Chuck

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: : I was curious what time frame others use when they cool thier indigos. I, I mean they, stop feeding in the beginning of October with a little cool down. I used to try to feed them through the winter but found it an exercise in wasting rats. Now I dont bother feeding them until the end of feb or early march. : : Anybody else let them go off feed for 4 1/2 - 5 months? : : I know that most snakes live longer if kept on the thin side. Females produce better if kept a little plump. My female indigo doesn't seem capable of getting fat. I've fed her all she'll eat but she's not chubby. I suppose this is about the target zone. : : Thoughts? : DO NOT STOP FEEDING THEM!!! They will continue to eat in winter, they just slow down. Do you want a hungry male in with your female? : Chuck

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